Shortly after the runway show guests were ushered into the second Mammal Hall, where beautifully arranged tables draped in black, decorated with candles and floral centerpieces set the mood. Attendees were treated to a live performance by a quartet playing up-beat jazz. Guests dined on a three-course Moroccan feast accompanied by a selection of wine. The night ended as quietly as it had begun, guest meandered through the halls, slinking down the marble steps with gift bags provided by Stila in hand.
The public runway show, held on May 2, at Center Stage Studios’ was another beautifully organized event put on by the Fashion Design department. The first of it’ s kind, the public show featured the same 24 collections produced by the senior Fashion Design students and included additional looks for the Dracula themed costume collection. Adding to the runway show, the night opened with the car culture inspired swimwear looks designed by the sophomore and junior classes. But what set this event apart from the Gala, were the 1,300 tickets that were distributed to the public. For the first time in Woodbury University’ s history— students, family, friends, faculty and media were able to attend the runway show.
The public show was housed within an enormous sound stage, black curtains hung from floor to ceiling, an elevated four-way cross-catwalk was firmly planted in the center of the room. White folding chairs encircled the runway. The Stila make-up bar set-up slightly to the right of the runway could be seen, as model’ s last looks and finishing touches were being placed.
The show also created a precedent, a final touch to the year, it allowed for students to view their collections in a manner in which they might see them in the near future. Allowing the students to see what it’ s like to produce and partake in a real runway show. The runway show provided students with a platform enabling the public to see first hand all of their hard work. It also allowed for Woodbury and those within the fashion industry to acknowledge those students who displayed exemplary work. After the conclusion of the runway show Woodbury presented several students with awards.
As media sponsors of the event, it was also our pleasure to award Amie Schow and Natalie Yaru, two senior design students with The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine’ s Student Designer To Watch, and The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine’ s Student Designer Of The Year awards. The first awards of their kind— will incorporate both students’ collections into a published editorial to be released sometime in the coming months.
The Gala, and public runway show were unlike any Woodbury events in the past. Both events were produced by Woodbury’ s own; Jared Gold the well-known fashion designer and instructor at Woodbury.
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