Alias Pink clothing and New Eruh presented a fashionable affair at Sol Collective on Friday, June 30. The “Going Tribal” fashion event showcased a variety of summer wear by designer Alisa Correa.

Entertainment was provided by DJ Mr. Vibe. The Sacramento DJ provided a very impressive collection of melodies that kept guests at the event bopping to the beats.

DJ Mr. Vibe at Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

Appetizers and drinks were provided by Triple “A” Catering. A Delicious sampling of appetizers and drinks were prepared for guests. The many offering were provided by the family owned catering service.

Triple "A" Catering at Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

A live performance by The Real Ill and DJ Mr. Vibe by kept the audience moving to their beats. The hip-hop performance by Real Ill was upbeat and entertained the audience.

The Real Ill at Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

Backstage hair and makeup was provided by the creative talents of several students from the Paul Mitchell School located at 2100 Arden Way. The school has provided services to many fashion events throughout the Sacramento region.

Paul Mitchell School students provided high quality work and their styling continues to develop and many students get hands-on training via venues such as “Going Tribal.”  Paul Mitchell School students provide hair and make up for Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

Correa is a humble individual who is very talented and looks to her designs as pieces of art.

When asked about inspiration for the evening’s fashion Correa said, “I based the designs on Aztec tribal designs. Tonight’s designs are authentic and genuine designs patterned to reflect modern Mexican and folk art.”

I asked Correa if she had an initial concept for her designs and she said, “I did and I wanted to get in touch with my heritage. I’m half Mexican and half black so I wanted to share my heritage and to express it through my art and my art comes through my fashion.”

Alisa Correa posing with her brother at Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

Correa has been designing for only a year but says she’s been doing art work since she was in high school.

When asked if she was looking to get a degree in fashion or design Correa stated, “Actually my degree will be in Psychology but fashion is my passion.”

Guests at Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

I asked Correa how long has she’s had that passion. “Since I was young it was the one thing that I continually did and worked on. It’s something I was really good at and it allowed me to express myself,” said Correa.

When asked what she wanted the audience to notice when they see her designs Correa said, “I’d like them to see how original they are. They’re one of kind designs just like like a piece of art. I want them to feel like they’re seeing an art piece from a gallery and make them feel like they're wearing a priceless piece of art when they see my clothing.”

Models outside Collective Sol before the Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

At the moment Correa does not have any upcoming shows but shared she’d like to participate at the next Sac State fall fashion show.

The Alias Pink Summer 2012 collection “Aztec Warrior” collection was showcased at the event.

Alisa Correa Aztec Warrior collection (Image by: David Alvarez)

Alias Pink has been growing thanks to the contemporary designs by Correa. The Alias Pink Clothing creator has an eye for young urban fashion and visitors to the event were able to admire a summer collection with influences of tribal patterns and styles.

Image by: David Alvarez

The day wear collection was a special collaboration with High Standards Clothing.

Day wear outfits contained different style shorts. Some were plain while others had native tribal patterns. Several outfits were accentuated with skull patterns reminiscent of sugar skulls and Dia de los Muertos.

Alisa Correa's Aztec Warrior collection (Image by: David Alvarez)

An evening wear collection contained sensual summer tops paired with short skirts. Head tribal band accessories and feathered earrings complemented the outfits.

Alisa Correa's Aztec Warrior collection (Image by: David Alvarez)

Another performer, Poetiic, also entertained as the fashion show ended and also came to the stage in between collections and other breaks.

The Artist known as Poetiic at the Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

Poetiic is a recent Sac State graduate who shared her creative talents.

After the show guests were invited to stay and talk with designer Correa. Several of the models also remained and guests enjoyed dessert and more DJ music.

Guests at the Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

The event showcased the creative and expanding talents of Correa. “Going Tribal” allowed family and friends of the designer to support a very talented local designer.

After the Going Tribal Fashion Event (Image by: David Alvarez)

Support for local talent continues to bring out the best in regional artists and Correa’s first fashion show was well received.

Many of the Alias Pink Summer “Aztec Warrior” collection can be viewed and purchased at Alias Pink Clothing.