Beginning Wednesday night was designer Artiss Akarra, a 2000 graduate from Rhode Island School of Design. Since graduation he has been an independent designer in New England for numerous US and International brands. Akarra currently designs and operates under his own luxury designer optical and swimwear brand EIGHT | United Republic Affiar. The brand focuses on exclusive designer sun wear, swimwear and accessories. As one of the top luxury eyewear and swimwear brands out of New England, Akarra put on an exclusive show for our guests! Congratulations to both Artiss Akarra and his girls for a first-class show!
Click to view the slide show below to get a behind the scenes look into the Artiss Akarra show!
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- DJ Naughty and Makara Chan getting ready for night 5!
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- Akarra looks out at the empty seats before rehearsal!
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- Akarra and his models running through the show!
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- Look at all the playful colors!
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- These models know how to have fun backstage!
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- Here we go girls!
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- Akarra taking his victory bow on the runway!
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- Smile for the camera!
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- Great job to Akarra and the girls for putting on a first-class show!
