RECAP - Legendary AF V2: Fashion, Community, and Creative Energy in Seattle
By: Besa Gordon - Seattle’s creative scene lit up at Legendary AF Vol. 2 — a night of fashion, music, and community curated by Elisha Michelle. Held at the Quality Flea Center, the event brought together four standout Pacific Northwest designers, live performances, and local vendors, all under one roof to showcase the culture and creativity that thrives in the city.
For curator Elisha Michelle, the mission was simple: highlight the diversity of fashion while creating space for people to come together. “We have such a diverse community here, and I just wanted to showcase that,” she explained. With designers like Sentu Taylor of Random Idiot Clothing and Nansare Consolata of African Print Takeover, the runway became a bold reflection of Northwest style.
But Legendary AF was more than fashion — it was about connection. Artist Jwys, who hit the runway and the stage, described the energy as “beautiful people, beautiful souls, everybody networking and making strong connections.” For him, it wasn’t just about performing his track “Haunted,” but about being in a safe, creative space that celebrated togetherness. “We all get divided sometimes, but tonight we were all here together, and I appreciate that.”
First-time fashion show attendee and artist Watch Ya Tone had a similar reaction. “I thought it was going to be boring, but being here in the moment you see the art form, you see the models doing their thing — it’s dope,” he said. Beyond the runway, he pointed out the power of networking and media presence. “There’s going to be so much content coming out of tonight. For people with media outlets, this gives them something to cover, something to be part of. It’s putting everybody together — the music, the fashion, the culture.”
For designer and first-time vendor Benjamin Khalil, the night was deeply personal. Khalil, founder of (THE MOVEMENT) APPAREL, shared that he created his brand while incarcerated, with his mother helping bring it to life outside prison walls. Legendary AF Vol. 2 marked the first time he showcased his line in person — and he did it with his mom by his side. “All those doubts, all those hard nights when things didn’t work out… seeing people stop by the table, even just showing interest, it makes me want to keep going,” he said. For Khalil, the event was about more than sales — it was a full-circle moment of resilience, family, and community support.
That spirit of unity is exactly what Elisha envisioned. She described Legendary AF as a family reunion for creatives — a space to celebrate, connect, and be productive. “We have podcasters, streamers, artists — it’s about giving people their flowers and creating inspiration for what’s next.”
By the end of the night, one thing was clear: Legendary AF isn’t just an event, it’s a movement. With every volume, it keeps growing, giving Seattle’s creative community the stage to shine, collaborate, and thrive.
