Our Mission
Runway Review, a christianMICHAEL Fashion Experience, is a full-immersion fashion event with live music, performance art, and local shopping market. This event brings together some of the Midwest’s greatest artists for a unforgettable night.
OUr Team
PResident/Lead Designer
Christian M. Shuster of christianMICHEAL is the President/Lead Designer and isleading all efforts in the development, production, and execution of this event.
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Backstage director
Isabella Fernandez has worked in the modeling industry for over seven years with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Managing from Stephens College. She is as passionate on the stage as she is off the stage, and holds the unofficial title of "Queen of the Clipboard". As Backstage Director Isabella will manage and coordinate all things backstage and will sit in on our Modeling Board for selection of models.
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Nik Schuetz will oversee all Front House operations for this event, directing our ticketing team, VIP team, and vendor and sponsor booths. Nik has years of experience in live event production and management, along with a clinical license and PHD in Social Welfare. He finds creative inspiration through playing music, photography, international travel, and supporting creative arts in Kansas City.
DIRECTOR OF CREATIVITY
Shelby Smith has been a model for over 11 years, including catalogs, film, commercials, magazines, and live fashion shows. She has professional experience in marketing, social media, and sales. Not only will Shelby walk the stage, she will also manage operations behind the scenes and serve as Christian’s personal liaison. Shelby as Director of Creativity will oversee and help curate all events creative direction.
DIrector of modeling
Darci Clark is a 15-year model veteran with experience walking on runway across the US and is also the mastermind behind the blog My Model Reality. She will be leading and coordinating all model castings and submissions, as well as designer confirmations and show rehearsals.
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Director of diversity
April Flowers is a lifetime educator, community activist, and performing artist, who is a powerful presence in the local fashion modeling industry as a plus-size model. While serving as the Director of Diversity, April vows to inspire a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all beauties and artistries are valued across a multitude of racial, gender, and physical distinctions.
Director of Photography
Jerome Hutchinson is CEO at Essence of Beauty Photography. Jerome will lead and coordinate all pre-event marketing photography and on-site photo-shoots, as well as all event photography. Jerome will also be issuing press passes to all those interested in photographing this event.
HAIR &Make-Up Director
Nichole Hobbs is one of Kansas City’s most respected and well-known makeup artists with over 10-years of experience in the makeup industry. She will be taking lead of designating all makeup teams to designers for the runway show and be ensuring that all makeup looks fulfill their visions.
Director of videography
Meet LaMal Mack, the visionary CEO behind LaMal Mack Studios. With a remarkable 6-year journey in film and event videography, LaMal passionately leads and coordinates all aspects of video production and marketing for events. A master of storytelling, he possesses an innate ability to capture the essence of each moment, ensuring every attendee experiences the event's full story. Get ready to be captivated by the magic he weaves through his lens!
DIRECTOR OF TICKETING
Cilicia Clarkson is a local Kansas City Artist, Project Manager and veteran model with over 5 years of runway, print, and movie experience. Cilicia’s organizational and business mind set will be in the forefront of the event’s ticketing and Guest experience. As Director of Ticketing Cilicia will be our "Queen of the Door"
Legal Advisor
Ande McMurtry, Esq. serves as the legal advisor to the board of directors for Runway Review KC, a christianMICHEAL fashion experience. Ande provides general legal counsel to the board and, with her understanding of multi-faceted projects, provides input into logistics.
