By L.G. McCord
“The future of any industry is centered right here at SCAD,” said Michael Fink, dean of SCAD’s School of Fashion Design. Fink presented two SCAD students with the Golden Scissors award, then introduced the SCAD 2010 Fashion Show, May 15 at the Trustees Theater in Savannah, Georgia. Moments later, the heart pounding sounds of DJ Sharpnel filled the theater and fashion took over the catwalk.
28 senior fashion students were featured in the show. Six of the featured designers were from SCAD Atlanta: Makensangla Imcha Payne, Rita Watson, Rebecca Formichella, Maria Ah, Rachel Wertz and Becky Wong. Each student’s name was displayed in lights on the stage, while four of their fashions paraded the catwalk.
Each designer’s signature style was apparent. One student’s design showed the proficient construction of boning and serging, inspired by the architectural form and shape of towers in Dubai. The crowd held their breath as they watched models strut down the catwalk in seducing stacked-platform stilettos. Another designer showcased looks of classic romance in clean blacks and creams adorned with fur. Others introduced new trends such as lamb leather ankle cuffs in fabrics such as silk and jersey. Yet another student designer showed hand-painted prints and rust dyed fabrics, creating tie-dyed effects. Fashions ranged from high-end abstract to ready-to-wear sportswear inspired by shapes and pirates.
Valerie Samuel, an attendee who lives in Savannah and comes to the show every year, said that she left the show with “more ideas for color coordinating.”
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