One of the biggest events to happen at NC State each year is the Art to Wear Fashion Show, a collaborative event hosted by the College of Textiles and the College of Design.
Art to Wear was initiated in 2001 by Anni Albers Scholars (my program!) with the help of College of Design and AASP faculty member, Vita Plume. Since its initiation 8 years ago, the show has grown from 100 spectators, to over 3000! Over the years Art to Wear has changed many features to meet the demands of its increasing popularity: it has had 3 different homes on NCSU's campus, studio classes have been added to both colleges focusing on the show, and the committee of students involved in all aspects from design, to communications, to fundraising and more has grown substantially! One thing that has not changed with time, is the extreme quality and creativity unleashed in every one of the student designs. The professionalism of this event is remarkable, and admirable! I am proud to have been a part of this event in the past, but I also enjoyed this year's experience as an audience member. This was the first time I had not seen the designers' pieces prior to the show, and I was as impressed as ever!
Designers
Vansana Norlintha "One Human Circle"
Courtney Hummel "Garnish Delight"
Alyssa McNamara "Rooted"
Katlyn Griffin "Absolutely, Maybe"
Hannah Goff "Bound"
Lauren Boynton "At the Beach"
Allison Russell "The Legion of Steam Underground Ball"
Veronica Tibbetts "American Dream"
Adrienne L. McKenzie "Rapture, A Masquerade"
Jessica Roush "Tribal Fusion"
Chase Kennedy "A Reflection of Rebellion"
Leigh LaVange "Frosted Heart"
Amy Quinn "Le Danse des Desserts"
Shelley Smith "Wanderlust"
Charlotte Guice "Nesting"
For more stories and images, please visit the following sites:
- The Technician is NCSU's Student Paper
- The News and Observer is RDU's Primary Paper News Source
- These are collections from friends and spectators available on Flikr
- And my photo set :)
Art to Wear Team
Director: Amy Quinn
Fundraising: Emily Cheng
Arrangements: Katie Skinner | Jay Ross
Photo/Video: Kiley Schiffman (Provided by Jeff Basladynsi, Saul Flores, Marc Helk, Grace Young, and Island Sound DJ's & Video)
Graphics: Katlyn Griffin | Sarah Gudely (Provided by Iris Chen and Toni Chester)
Jury/PR: Richelle Smith
Treasurer: Morgane Klareich
Communications: Katie Banner
Stage Moms/Seating: Amy Gray | Kenzie Morrison | Liz Howell
Hair/Makeup: Candis Shiflett | Jenny Le (Provided by Paul Mitchell Emerald Academy)
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Cindy Istook | Jan-Run Wan
Thanks is also given to Dean Marvin Malecha, Chandra Cox, and Sherry O'Neal of the College of Design.
As well as Dean Blanton Godfrey, Emily Parker, and Shawn Dunning of the College of Textiles.
The many sponsors, including Sunbrella, Tumbling Collors, Jerry's Artarama (and many more)
MC: Michael Perros
Model Training: G and S Talent Inc.
and of course the Jurors: Kate Kretz | Nico Morrison | Myriah Zaytoun
For more information, please visit the Art to Wear webpage at: www.ncsuarttowear.com
DVDs of the entire show are available for order from this site!
Also, if you missed the show, you'll be able to see the collections May 11 at some of the fashion boutiques at Cameron Village in Raleigh!
Great Video Explaining this Unique Event!
