It’s Her Universe and we’re just basking in the glow. The Her Universe Fashion Show was held during San Diego Comic-Con 2019 for the sixth year. They aren’t resting on any laurels though, as this show was all you could expect from a geek couture contest, and more. This year’s theme was the Power of Fashion and the event was sponsored by Hot Topic and Dreamworks Animation’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.
We’re not going to spend a lot of time this year explaining why you should go since we did that last year. Let’s just get right into the highlights and photos from the night.
First up, host and Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein came out in this transforming She-Ra themed gown (the first of four different outfits she wore during the night) designed by 2014 Her Universe Fashion Show winner Andrew MacLaine with custom accessories by designer Harmony Leiker.
She introduced a short preview of upcoming Her Universe lines, such as the Wizarding World collection inspired by the Harry Potter films.
Our/Her Universe Star Wars Vacation and Mandalorian Collections
Her Universe Wizarding World Collection
Then it was time for the main event. The designs and outfits from every contestant were shown off on the runway. The gallery at the end of the post has a photo of every design. Then it was time for the judging. While the audience votes were tallied and the judges deliberated, the Junior Competition winners and runner-ups got to show off their Steven Universe designs.
Junior Fashion Design Contest Winners: Kayla, Emily, and Emerson
Junior Fashion Design Contest Honorable Mentions: Mercy, Wesley, and Canada (with her friend/model)
Then it was time to announce the winners, one from the judges and one by audience vote.
Sarah Hambly (Audience Winner)
Bodak Green – Marvel’s Loki
Sarah Hambly (Audience Winner)
Bodak Green – Marvel’s Loki
Andria Renee (Judges’ Winner)
Isla Nublar – Jurassic Park
Andria Renee (Judges’ Winner)
Isla Nublar – Jurassic Park
With that, another Her Universe Fashion Show was in the books. Congratulations to everyone who participated for a great event. Here are some photo highlights from the night:
Ashley’s second dress featured a Batman theme, also designed by Andrew MacLaine.
Ashley’s third outfit was a custom couture pant suit inspired by the famous Haunted Mansion wallpaper, designed by 2015 Her Universe Fashion Show winner Leetal Platt.
Ashley’s final dress of the evening was themed for the mental health initiative On Our Sleeves, part of the work she does with Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Here is the gallery of every design:
Wes Jenkins: Oogie Boogie’s Winter Ball – Nightmare Before Christmas
Heather Smith: He’s No Good To Me Dead – Star Wars
Samantha Strickland: It Girl – Stephen King’s IT
Andrea Ohnesorge: My Unicorn – Unicorn Store
Lizard Leigh: A Diamond by Any Other Name – Steven Universe
Kathryn Henzler: The Lady of Lórien and Light – Lord of the Rings
Sarah Timm: Welcome to Neptune – Veronica Mars
Ally Crocker: Bring Me Back to the Brienne-ing – Brienne of Tarth
Lisa Truong: The Spirit of Hope – Star Wars
Liz Todd: Duck Couture (Wooo-Ooo!) – DuckTales
Sami Hagg: Icy Hot Vogue – My Hero Academia
Britley Morgan Smith: Moon Healing Escalation – Sailor Moon
Jenny Clark: Something Wicked – The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Brianna Copper: Off With Your Head – Alice in Wonderland
Olivia Mears: She-Ra, Princess of Power Suit
Kendra Raymond: Catwoman Origins – DC’s Catwoman
Kimberly Burn: Heart of Kyber – Star Wars
Ericka Angiuli: Avenge the Fallen – Marvel’s Avengers
Andria Renee (Judges’ Winner)
Isla Nublar – Jurassic Park
Cindy Guillermo Heselton: The Night Queen – Game of Thrones
Christine Geiger: A Horsey of a Different Color – Swift Wind, She-Ra’s loyal companion
Hailey Jensen: Dreams Come True – Cinderella
Jill N. Nofziger: Maleficent
Andria Renee (Judges’ Winner)
Isla Nublar – Jurassic Park
Sarah Hambly (Audience Winner)
Bodak Green – Marvel’s Loki
Sarah Hambly (Audience Winner)
Bodak Green – Marvel’s Loki
Here are a few other photos from the night:
DJ Amanda Jones
Her Universe Fashion Show lets the fans walk the runway
Andrew MacLaine, Ashley Eckstein, and Harmony Leiker
Her Universe Fashion Show 2019 Winners
Leetal Platt and Ashley Eckstein
She-Ra dress detail and Ahsoka Tano ring by RockLove Jewelry
She-Ra dress designed by Andrew MacLaine with custom accessories by Harmony Leiker