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Art Institute of California O.C.’s Cotton Couture Fashion Show at AnQi

Cotton—the fabric known more for its comfort than its, well, stylishness—reached new heights during the Art Institute of California O.C.’s student fashion show at AnQi by Crustacean. Themed Cotton Couture, the event featured a runway show that highlighted 28 designs created by 16 undergrad and grad students. Winners—including grad Roxanne Phillips, who took home Best in Show—were selected by judges such as Elizabeth An, CEO of AnQi and House of An, and Jenny Lee of Jenny Lee Bridal. And the audience of 400 snacked on stylish treats such as misoyaki roll and ahi tuna tacos—bites fitting for a night of fashion. Photos by Reza Allah-Bakhshi