DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones

DC Fashion Weeks M.E.D.I.A showcase featured all emerging designers: Belinda Billy, Joanna Carrie Designs, Ajnel Designs, Aikan, Boutte and Designerberg on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Washington Post Conference Center. Photos by Leah L. Jones