𝌩NEW ONLINE STORE𝌩
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★★★UPDATE 7/2/2016 - NEW LINE OF ACCESSORIES ★★★
An entire new collection of unique, handcrafted men's and women's leather accessories have been added to my website and Instagram. We are updating every month, so keep you eyes peeled.

★★★UPDATE 5/1/2016★★★
Cynique Evoule has invited KATRAA to participate in yet another exciting fashion show in the heart of Alameda. New designs, new experience and tons of inspiration. Thank you to Felicia for the invite and what a great experience it was. A big thank you to all the models who sacrificed their time to strut down the runway in beautiful designs by KATRAA. We look forward to working with you again.

★★★UPDATE 11/2/2015★★★
KATRAA was invited back for another RAW Artist Showcase in San Francisco, Ca where we will be headlining the fashion portion of this exciting event. If you would like to attend, follow the link below to purchase tickets. The deadline is November 26th to purchase tickets at the discounted rate. I am including a custom made leather KATRAA cuff as a token of my appreciation for each ticket purchased from the link below. We hope you will join us for a extravagant evening of artistic expression, creativity, and inspiration. Thank you all for your support.

PURCHASE TICKETS - www.rawartists.org/katraa
scroll down to where it says "Purchase Tickets For This Artist"

★★★UPDATE 9/23/2015★★★
We are official. With months of preparation, my e-commerce store is finally up and running. Could not have done it without the help of my amazing team...Diana Cortez MUA, Melissa Clavinova-McDowell, Mark McDowell, Akoni Photography, Brian Miller Photography, and of course the support of my amaing friends and family...you all helped make this possible, much love...

★★★Update 7/22/2015★★★
I received an surprise email today from the coordinator of Vancouver Fashion Week inviting KATRAA to participate in the s/s 2016 Vancouver Fashion Week event. I felt like Harry Potter when he found out he was a wizard...I'm certainly not a wizard, maybe I am, nonetheless, this is truly an honor to be considered among so many gifted and talented designers. Thank you KC for the invite and reaching out to me...

★★★Update 6/23/2015★★★
After much preparation and planning the countdown starts as KATRAA gears up for the release of our new Ready-To-Wear latex & leather line to be released the end of September. Our new website will also feature KATRAA's couture designs, along with our new line of men's and women's accessories. A big thank you to my team, comprised of a very talented MUAH artist, photographers, editors, models and support from my awesome family and friends. Stay posted for new creations from KATRAA- "Fashion To Empower Express The Edge Of Your Soul"

★★BIG NEWS 11/6/2014★★ - I was asked to headline another fashion show for in San Francisco which was organized by RAW Natural Born Artists. The event too place at 1015 Folsom St. and a venue bustling with over 50 artists, and 1000 expected attendees. I decided to take a different approach from the "Female Warrior" themed fashion show I created for RAW's REVOLUTION Showcase in San Jose

I chose to push my creativity with a softer, romantic ambiance for the RAW's CURRENT event in San Francisco. This go around, I wanted my ornate metal work to be the focus of this fashion show. As the beautiful ballerinas made their way down the catwalk adorned with welded stainless steel tutus, clad in leather and glistening latex, the duality of strength and vulnerability materialized for a spectacle for all so see. We choreographed the ballet to Vangelis's "Love Theme" from "Blade Runner." This proved to be quite the challenge as each tutu had to follow the principle of both form follows function. Each of the five tutu's were painstakingly hand bent and hand formed from stainless and mild steel, then carefully TIG welded together. Certainly a challenge on it's own.

The opportunities presented by RAW Natural Born Artist helped initiate the momentum behind KATRAA's movement for 2015. Little by little things are happening for KATRAA. Keep your eyes peeled for NEW designs, collaborations and fashion shows to come. Thank you to all whom made my fashion show such a success. All the awesome models: Melissa Lyn - Mayhem # 1903814, Amy Vosters - Mayhem # 1999274, Lauren Blankenship and Lacy Samayoa. To the MUAH Artists: Marina Saint Clair and Apocolips Artistry for all your talent, making the models look absolutely stunning. To all my loved ones and amazing family for your continued support and encouragement. You help make this journey of mine so amazing...thank you from the bottom of my heart...


Update 4/13/2014
★★BIG NEWS★★ - I was scouted last week and selected by RAW Natural Born Artist, to showcase my designs at their event on Wednesday, May 21st at Motif Night Club in Downtown San Jose, Ca. Along with a hand selected group, comprised of 29 artists, including myself, we will be showcasing our talent at this awesome event. This is going to be a truly inspiring experience definitely worth checking out. I will be doing a casting call for female models in about a week, but if you happen to see this update on my profile before then and are interested in modeling for KATRAA, please feel free to contact me so I can review your portfolio. Here is the link below and you will see KATRAA, my label, on the bill:

http://www.rawartists.org/sanjose

KATRAA BIO

Hello Model Mayhemers, my name is Matthew Molcillo, owner and creator at KATRAA. What a great resource Model Mayhem has proven to be with so many talented people and opportunities for collaboration. My mission here, is to build an awesome team comprised of photographers, MUAH stylists and beautiful models whom stand behind what KATRAA is about, and that is to accent the beauty of the physical form and empower the strength within. Accented with our designs, we will help you to look and feel your absolute best. By creating a positive circle of talented, like mended entrepreneurs , I know that together we can make magic happen! Developing professional relationships on both a business and interpersonal level is paramount for me. I strive to make each and every event, fun, memorable and a means to promote all those involved. The idea here is to help one another achieve our dreams and fuel the flame of passion that burns inside us all. If you are interested in collaborating or have any questions about KATRAA, please feel free to contact me. To all the talented models, photographers, MUAH artists, editors, I sincerely look forward to working with you in the near future. Best of luck to you all...

Now for a little history on KATRAA. This venture all began about five years ago while looking around at my metal sculpture in my fabrication shop. I though how amazing it would be to somehow meld my passions for metal, with leather and latex apparel. Little by little, I began to put my ideas and vision in motion, and out of my flames of creation, KATRAA was born. With my back round consisting of years in the trades and the multitude of artistic passions I have pursued, fashion design is now added to that list. I wanted to bring my unique skill set to the table, and share my creativity with the people around the world.

After teaching myself how to operate an industrial sewing machine, pattern layout and design, I decided to take on a very ambitious project. In the fall of 2008 and made my first pair of couture leather pants. This project took weeks to complete, but the response from people made me realize that I really had something unique here.
Through my clothing designs I am able to transform my visions into something tangible with a unique story behind it. My creations are a duality of dark and light, vulnerable and confident, yin and yang. KATRAA has refracted the alluring elements of leather and latex, juxtaposing ornate metalwork through their own idiosyncratic fashion prism. The resulting essence are both high fashion designs which are both contrasting and complimentary. Created solely to accentuate the beauty of the physical form, while empowering the strength within. Though there are underlying themes in all my designs, I want to change, growth and expression to remain constant. My clothing is NOT gender biased and anybody who possesses the courage "Express Their Soul", need not look further. I have long desired to create clothing which is specially tailored and with an aesthetic that resonates with ones soul. Just like a piece of art. Embracing a harmony of vulnerability and confidence, and EMPOWERING strength and defiance. Not only by objective assessments of appearance but a transcendence of the human condition.

Self expression, and being true to yourself are key elements to happiness. There is no one like you in the world, and only can do what you do, the way you do it. We all possessing gifts and talents and the world needs you to share it. If you don't we won't have the opportunity to experience the amazing you. That's why I have made the decision to put my heart and soul into KATRAA. My mission is to utilize KATRAA as a conduit to reach out to others through doing what I love, and inspire others to chase their own dreams. A special thanks goes out to my amazing family, friends, I would not be where I am without you. I love you all so very much!

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS (KATRAA)

GLAMROCK MAGAZINE: SUMMER 2012 ISSUE #13 - featuring model Heather Doss wearing my steel corset, leather cuffs, neck corsets and leather pants, photography by Brad Harmon (Propaganda Inc), and Stacy Barton - MUAH

AUXILIARY MAGAZINE: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 - featuring model Ulorin Vex, again wearing my steel corset and another pair of couture leather pants, Photography by Sequoia Emmanuel...

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