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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