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SCENE
EVENT: KYRA "VERMILLION" PRESENTATION
WHERE: RONIN ART HOUSE
Space Showroom Owner Jerry
Mathis and KYRA Designer Kemi Alao
In the midst of fashion weeks hosted around the
world, Houston made its contribution to the fashion
world. Designer Kemi Alao of KYRA premiered her
newest collection, Vermillion, at the new Ronin
Art House. In the form of a standing presentation,
models were arranged in an art installation featur-
ing platforms and netting. On the surrounding walls
were a series of vibrant paintings by Jonathan Paul
Jackson. The intense hues of KYRA’s collection were
backed by Jackson’s bold abstract art. Both artists’
work harmonized together, creating an atmosphere
where guests saw Alao’s inspiration for “Vermillion”
– tropical fish. Backstage, a dynamic team of
Houston’s most creative hair and makeup artists
worked with models, including key makeup artist
Aliesha Bree, Estefania of Alluring Complexions,
Jasmine Vital and Raketta of Conceited Looks.
Hair stylists included Nancy Zumaya of Cut, Color,
Create and Krystal of Hair and Beauty Studio.
Select items from the collection will be available for
pre-order in the upcoming weeks. Visit kyraclothing.
com for updates.
Photography by Atmosphere Light Photography
EVENT: “REEL ‘EM IN” FOUNDATION
WHERE: TAVERNA
Texas born and raised, Brian Robison, NFL Vikings’
defensive end, kicked off his second annual "Reel
’Em In" Foundation Fishing Tournament with family,
friends and fans at Taverna in River Oaks District.
The Brian Robison “Reel ‘Em In” Foundation, founded
by Jayme and Brian Robison in 2015, was formed
to provide financial, emotional and physical support
for those in need. Robison couples his affinity for
bass fishing with giving back to the community by
hosting an annual bass fishing tournament. Each
year, Robison and his wife select a Texas-based
nonprofit as the beneficiary of their tournament and
all proceeds are donated to the selected organization
in need. For the second year K9s4COPs, a Houston-
based nonprofit that provides canines, resources
and support to law enforcement agencies in the
United States, will be the beneficiary of the fishing
tournament at Lake Sam Rayburn on April 1–2.
Texas football alumni, members of the Houston area
Minnesota Vikings fan club, board members from
K9s4COPs and avid anglers joined together to learn
about the tournament, reminisce about Texas football
and enjoy appetizers while sipping on cocktails for
a good cause.
Photography by Bonner Rhoden
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Brian Robison and
members of the
Texas' Viking Fan
Club