"T-shirt ball gown" by Angela Johnson. Photo by davidhsmith.com

Angela Johnson is more than a fashion designer. She’s a fashion artist, creating “innovative eco-friendly gowns from ‘thrifted’ t-shirts”, in addition to her roles as fashion design instructor at Mesa Community College, speaker at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, fashion consultant, fashion show coordinator and mother of two!!

Angela Johnson

I was blown away after a quick peruse of her website. The “t-shirt ball gowns” and clothing are outrageously creative, her list of awards and press are “seamingly” endless, and her fashion illustrations are works of art themselves!! Her website describes the t-shirt dresses as “unique and one-of-a-kind because they are each made with whatever t-shirts can be scavenged at the time they are made.” LOVE IT!! This talented and equally sweet woman has been a staple in the local fashion industry for more than 14 years and will continue to enrich the Phoenix fashion market for years to come!

T-shirt bubble dress. Photo by davidhsmith.com for Angela Johnso

Here’s a brief list of Angela’s awards…

“RISING STAR 2004″ – FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL OF ARIZONA, INC.
“ARTIST OF THE YEAR” – SCOTTSDALE CULTURAL COUNCIL
“CHICEST LOCAL DESIGNER” – 944 MAGAZINE
“1 OF 20 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN” – AZ FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
“DESIGNER OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALIST” – SCOTTSDALE FASHION WEEK 2009

Check out videos & interviews of Angela’s fashion shows and media…

The Style Network’s “The Dish” on Angela Johnson Designs

Angela Johnson’s “Candyland” at Scottsdale Fashion Week

To see more of Angela’s work or to buy online, visit Angela Johnson Designs. View a list of local and national boutiques carrying Angela Johnson’s Designs here at Angela in Stores.

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