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Kelsey Ryan talks about Kalistani Fashion Breakout
"Life has been great for me," said Kalistan's Top Supermodel
Sulari, Duchy of Suldanor
June 30, 5646


Del Valle's Kelsey Ryan modeling Del Valle's Fall Casual Line

21 year old Supermodel, Kelsey Ryan is proud of her role as part of the vanguard of the return of high style in Kalistan, and in Kalistan's role in the world of fashion. "For a long time," Ryan said, "We saw a lot of function in our clothing, and that's still what you will see for the most part on the streets of Kalistan. Kalistani fashion was pretty much dictated by Brethrenism and their promotion of frugality and simplicity. Locally sourced fabrics and simple weaves. It was great for what it was for, but its alright to have some beauty in our life."

This was the situation Del Valle stepped into, and a role she now plays for the fashion industry. "When the Empress was crowned, Del Valle had just gone through this pretty big change, and over 14 years they moved away from creating fun, fast fashion and more toward a higher end style," said Ryan. "I started working for them when I was 16, and they were looking for someone to help them get to that next level of world renown for their Haute Couture. And ever since then, life has been great for me!" Ryan now leads a whole plethora of models who deliver four major shows a year, and several smaller ones in Sulari, Eshar and Kaliburg.

"It's actually a fantastic thing to watch Kalistan bring life back to the global fashion industry," said Ryan. "We are seeing other countries now talking about reviving their couture scenes too. And now with Casa Gran Cultura opening in Sulari now, we're gonna see this thing totally blow up." Casa Gran Cultura, which was recently founded by several designers who had been promoting independent fashion, looks to offer both popular style and high fashion. "We want to see a lot of designers across the Empire, and a lot of designers across the world. I want to see a beautiful world."

Ryan discussed her plans for the next couple years. "I still have a couple years left on the Del Valle Contract. And then of course I will be going into National Service. My mom and dad, who moved here from Hutori before I was born, always told me how important the NSP is. It's my hope that I can continue to model while I am in the National Service program--wouldn't that be something? NSP Spring line: Khaki Linen and Green Hemp trousers? When I get out we'll be in a whole new world, fashion-wise!"

For the meanwhile, Kelsey Ryan was on hand with several other models, including Antonia Skowronek, Gran Cultura's Dannielle Warren, and M7's Cathy Ruiz to help inaugurate the new Sulari School of Fashion and Industrial Design, which aims to teach students about the business part of the fashion industry with the aim of fostering new designers. The school is supported by both public and private rubles and is considered an art and technical college. It also will sponsor internships within both Del Valle and Gran Cultura for promising students.

"Training designers for the next generation is how we institutionalize this industry," said the new Director of the School, Marcia Feliz-Drummond. "Designing fashion is only a part of it. We also want to focus on the philosophy of aesthetics, as well as introducing students to fashion, business practices and ethics, and craftsmanship. We aim to prepare Kalistanis to not only design fashion but to actually work in the industry. We want to train the next generation of Maria Olivias."

@LaModa