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Urban Evolution: Fashion ShowMay 10, 2008 Last night I was invited to Mount Mary College for the Urban Evolution Student Designer Fashion Show. This was actually my first fashion show ever and the only other exposure I've had to this industry is the fabulously fierce TV show, Project Runway. So, going with my own home ec experiences from high school, I was expecting aprons, wraparound skirts and tablecloths (hey, it took me 6 weeks to sew that tablecloth). Well, I was in for a delightful treat.  The program started with a tribute to Sister Aloyse Hessburg who has taught at the school for 42 years. A moving video chronicaled her time at Mt. Mary and I loved watching the hairdos and fashions changing through the decades (think Mr. Holland's Opus in a habit). The best picture shown was of 4 nuns, in their full habits, sitting in the front row of a New York fashion show. A sight that had to make more than one person do a double take. Then the show began and the fashions themselves definitely showcased the personalities of the young designers and ranged from comfy sweater dresses to swim wear to children's attire to men's wear to haute couture. There were even shout outs to Woodstock, Jackie Kennedy and flappers. To give the models an extra minute to change, two young men danced their way across the stage with moves that had the crowd whooping and hollering. The night ended with a wine reception and all the designers basking in the glory of their moment in the sun. With friends and relatives there, it was love everlasting. You can see a photo slide show at Flickr. Bottom Line: "I base my fashion sense on what doesn't itch.” ~ Gilda Radner
Posted by Barbara Vey on May 10, 2008 | Comments (5)
May 10, 2008
In response to: Urban Evolution: Fashion Show Amanda commented: I'm sorry I missed this, it looks like fun. I love Project Runway and it definitely is "fierce!"
May 10, 2008
In response to: Urban Evolution: Fashion Show Minnette commented: Awe...to be young, and a size 7 again...~sigh~
May 11, 2008
In response to: Urban Evolution: Fashion Show sewingsister commented: Not all the students attending Mount Mary College are of normal college age. As a non-traditional (read over age 25) student, I found my years of previous experiences helpful in dealing with the challenges of college & life in general. Also, many of the garments designed were personal custom-fit pieces. We are our own personal fit models. In the upper level classes, we can choose to make garments for ourselves, competition size (typically 6 or 8), or any other size or gender (children's or mens). To Minnette, please accept this invitation to go see next year's show and see the diversity and range of models and garments shown in the MMC student fashion show.
May 12, 2008
In response to: Urban Evolution: Fashion Show mary s commented: Hello Barb! Gilda (Bottom Line) was right-on! In my childhood my parents had me wear dresses with elastic bands on the short sleeves, trimmed with lace! Double itching! Then parochial school with wool skirts winter & summer--my legs always itched! To this day I have an aversion to itchy clothes!
May 12, 2008
In response to: Urban Evolution: Fashion Show Liz Kreger commented: Looked like it was a blast, Barb. Going by the pictures, the styles look wonderful. Kudos to Mount Mary College.
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