08/06/2026
✨ The Women of Midnight Metropolitan ✨
A very special thank you to our absolutely incredible fashion show sponsors ✨ & Nova Academy of Cosmetology for getting our models all glam’d up and glowing for Avant Garden.
I’ve had people ask me how I choose my models, & honestly, it’s simple: mutual respect and admiration.
Many of these friendships go back to when I first moved to Mankato long ago. These women have held some of my deepest fears, secrets, & dreams while I’ve held their babies. I stood beside one friend on her wedding day, sat in another’s salon chair sharing my goals for the future, and even helped one plan her high school graduation party. They represent so many stages and seasons of my life.
Most of these women actually met for the first time at our dress rehearsal. They’re from different chapters of my life, and bringing them together was one of my favorite parts of this collection. I’ve always believed in building meaningful relationships with women who inspire, encourage, and genuinely show up for one another. I LOVE supporting inspiring, confident women.
There are so many other incredible women in my life who weren’t part of this show, but who have shaped, encouraged, and supported me in ways that deserve celebrating too. This collection happened to bring these ten women together, but my gratitude extends far beyond this runway.
Life gets busy, and we all find ourselves in different seasons and at different stages of our journeys. But one thing is certain: every single one of these women showed up with enthusiasm, support, and dedication to this dream. For that, I will be forever grateful.
They aren’t just the faces of Midnight Metropolitan. They’re part of my story. ✨ .bateman ✨
