Tumbler and Tipsy

Tumbler and Tipsy by Michael Kuluva Dress in 3NY Store Window in 2012.

Tumbler and Tipsy is a brand of clothing and accessories founded by Michael Kuluva. Kuluva graduated from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a degree in fashion design in 2012.^[1] Tumbler and Tipsy by Michael Kuluva became the first fashion designer label to collaborate with a video game software company, Ubisoft to design high end garments for the New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 runway.^[2]^[3]

New York Fashion Week

In September 2012, Tumbler and Tipsy by Michael Kuluva showed their Spring 2013 collection at New York Fashion Week.^[4] For Tumbler and Tipsy's debut fashion show in New York City, the label partnered with Ubisoft to design collaborative garments inspired by the video game Just Dance 4 that were then shown on the runway by celebrities such as Kendall Jenner^[5] and Olympic Gold Medalist Alex Morgan.^[6]

For Tumbler and Tipsy's sophomore New York Fashion Week show,^[7] Tumbler and Tipsy presented their Fall 2013 collection of plaid tweed garments which were inspired by the label's designer, Michael Kuluva for his take on the 1990s grunge movement while also staying true to the brands signature sequin look.^[8] Kuluva also maintained their outlook on today's Popular Culture by having Rick Genest^[9] "Zombie Boy" walk their runway alongside U.S. Figure Skating's three time senior men's national champion and 2010 Winter Olympics competitor, Johnny Weir.^[10] Kuluva developed partnerships with the Conair Corporation for their release of the "Infiniti by Conair" collection and with the luxury audio company Harman Kardon,^[11] as they released their new audio headphones during the New York Fashion Week show.^[12]

Los Angeles Fashion Week

Kuluva started Tumbler and Tipsy while attending design school at FIDM. During Kuluva's last year at FIDM, Kuluva was asked to be a part of Los Angeles Fashion Week as an emerging designer presenting 12 looks to the critics. The select 12 looks were enough to bring the design label to forefront of the fashion scene and into boutiques world wide. The Spring 2012 collection sold out world wide making the label into a lifestyle brand with a fun party aesthetic.

The Tumbler and Tipsy brand was asked to present their Fall 2013 collection two more time's on the runway during Los Angeles Fashion Week,^[13] which were both received with rave reviews by industry critics and fans.^[14] The Los Angeles Fashion Week shows featured celebrity model Rick Genest "Zombie Boy" as the face of the label.

Celebrities

Tumbler and Tipsy's celebrity fanbase includes Kendall Jenner, Lance Bass, Kylie Jenner, Lil' Kim, Sasha Cohen, Kris Jenner, Tara Lipinski, Alex Morgan, Johnny Weir, Rick Genest "Zombie Boy", Sarah Hughes, Rye Rye, Cher Lloyd, David Arquette, Richie Rich, Traver Rains, Tai Babilonia, Stevie Boi, Carson Kressley, Adam Rippon, Shangela Laquifa Wadley, Cazwell, Colette Carr, Mirai Nagasu, Perez Hilton, Brett Davern, Joey King, Cazwell, Yasmine Petty, Tiffany Foxx, Kristin Adams, Jennifer Don, Colette Carr, and Lil Debbie.

At the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2012/13 show both Flo Rida and Stayc Reign were dressed in Tumbler and Tipsy. Shangela Laquifa Wadley was also dressed in Tumbler and Tipsy at the 2013 RuPaul's Drag Race Los Angeles Season 5 Premiere.

Collaborations

Tumbler and Tipsy has collaborated with corporations, celebrities and design houses including Just Dance 4, Monster Cable Products, Inglot Cosmetics, Conair Corporation, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Out of the Closet, Angelyne, Trevor Wayne, Cicely Margo, Lil Debbie, D.A.O Shoes, Harman Kardon and Stevie Boi.

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