Events

Annual fashion show event featuring two collections, hosted by Elena Qiu and local designer apaansasa. Each show has accumulated over 200+ guests, inviting a lineup of small, Seattle-based vending artists and DJs. Elena is in charge of all production logistics of the event, from planning to execution, in addition to creating and designing her runway show. Production team consists of 40+ photographers, models, volunteer staff, etc. Venus Eye has been a critical part of Elena Qiu's design career, combining her passion for community organizing, with her love for fashion.

Angel themed show, a display of nearly of Qiu's monochrome-white looks from past collections. First event hosted entirely by Qiu alone, without any production partners. Executed entire show logistics from start to finish, booking venue, budgeting and tracking finances, abiding by Seattle fire laws, and facilitating proper guest list management. Sold out show. Featured 6 unique looks and 3 local DJ sets.

Fashion show event, hosted in Los Angeles. Hosted by Elena Qiu, Cyrilrose Pucio, and VORA. Qiu managed logistics of show, budgeting, marketing, client outreach, team supervision, and creating a new personal fashion collection. With a focus of creating an experience with art installations and music, "Somberflora", aimed to create an artistic experience, exploring themes of ancestral grief, and how this connects with memories of flowers. Qiu created 4 unique looks for this collection. Sold out show. This is Qiu's first out of state event, as well as creating a multi-disciplinary curation outside of fashion design.