Perhaps it was Christian Lacroix who said it best ; “ People want to be in their own fashion tribes , so they want to wear the same clothes to be connected to everyone else in that tribe . But they want to be different from other tribes .” This statement couldn ’ t be more fitting as Woodbury University ’ s 49th annual Fashion Gala and Public Runway Show was centered around the theme , Neo-Tribes . The first event held on April 27th featured 24 capsule collections , produced by Woodbury University ’ s senior Fashion Design students . Preceding the senior collections was a stunning display of theatrical costumes , executed by The Costume Design department led by instructor May Routh and featured looks portraying Bram Stoker ’ s , Dracula . Launching the show were carefully selected swimwear looks produced by the sophomore and junior classes , who were mentored by fashion instructor and designer Eduardo Lucero .
Woodbury
By Dana Elizabeth
A New Era , A New
Perhaps it was Christian Lacroix who said it best ; “ People want to be in their own fashion tribes , so they want to wear the same clothes to be connected to everyone else in that tribe . But they want to be different from other tribes .” This statement couldn ’ t be more fitting as Woodbury University ’ s 49th annual Fashion Gala and Public Runway Show was centered around the theme , Neo-Tribes . The first event held on April 27th featured 24 capsule collections , produced by Woodbury University ’ s senior Fashion Design students . Preceding the senior collections was a stunning display of theatrical costumes , executed by The Costume Design department led by instructor May Routh and featured looks portraying Bram Stoker ’ s , Dracula . Launching the show were carefully selected swimwear looks produced by the sophomore and junior classes , who were mentored by fashion instructor and designer Eduardo Lucero .
The night opened with a brief cocktail reception held in the main lobby of The Natural History museum where Woodbury students , sponsors , faculty and media had the opportunity to mingle with Lisa Kline , this year ’ s honoree . But what truly set this event apart was the setting of the runway show . Set against the backdrop of The Natural History Museum ’ s North American Mammal Hall , the models cascaded down the runway delicately illuminated by ambient light and flanked by Tule elks and Pronghorn Antelopes . The Mammal Hall , which houses an array of world renowned habitat dioramas made way for the perfect setting .
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