High fashion... in art?
Alicia Sheldon -- Vernois News
May 07, 2008
High fashion styles and models aren’t just for celebrity runways. In fact, they can be found right here in our own hallways.
In the recent fashion show held by the 3-dimensional design art class, many original and unique designs were displayed by students who created them during class time. The pieces of art were crafted completely from recyclable materials, to follow the “green” trend.
Mrs. Hannah Rodgers, art, came up with the idea of the project
over the summer.
“I really like shows like Project Runway and America’s Next Top
Model, and I really wanted to do a project with recyclables. I came
up with the runway idea, and took it from there,” Rodgers said.
The students were given three weeks to complete their fashions. They used the time to gather materials, research the theme, and work on the actual piece.
After all preparations were complete, the fashion show was held Thursday, April 24, during 5th block classes. Several MV classes turned out at the event, filing into the auditorium in anticipation. Models and groups hurried around, making final touches to their outfits with just minutes to spare. The lights dimmed, the music began, and MCs Josh Strothmann, ’08, and Courtney Lawrence, ’10, began to announce the models and their outfits.
When all 14 pieces had been shown, the models did a final walk to give students and judges one last look to determine which awards would be given to which groups. The judges deliberated over awards such as Ingenious Materials, Extreme Theme, MVN’s Next Top Model, and Best in Show, while the student audience voted for their Student Choice.
“I was pretty much excited. It was nice to win,” stated Dontrell Black, ’08, after being declared Student Choice winner. Dontrell was also awarded the MVN’s Next Top Model prize. His outfit was 70’s themed, with a bit of a Jackson 5 flair. The winning group consisted of Nissa Nave, Armond Redman, Katy King, and Black.
Another group that enjoyed success chose another ‘era’ theme.
“I really like the whole 1920’s flapper thing, so we just ran with it and made it flashier,” explained Kayleigh McCowen, ’09. McCowen modeled her team’s piece, which won Best in Show.
After all the hard work put into this project, it turned out to be a great success and was enjoyed by the student body. The project was not only fun, but the class did something to benefit the earth.
“I had a lot of help. I couldn’t have done it without the others,” concluded Mrs. Rodgers.
