Prairie View A&M kicked off their SpringFest 2010 with a fashion show hosted by CAB titled “Operation Vogue”. The show involving 9 of PV’s best designers was held at 7p.m. in the second floor of the MSC. The event was hosted by juniors Tenechia Beal and Joshua Grimes who kept the crowd entertained. DJ Chose provided everyone with music for the night.
The fashion show started off with designer Hassifa whose collection was inspired by a painting by Jordan Hines. Her collection included a variety of short and long dresses that can be worn for any occasion. The next designers – Joseph Cuillier and Kermit Lindsey- whose RBTS collection (founded in 2008) titled Beneath the Roses are of unisex graphic tanks and T-shirts. Their portion gave off a very gothic feel yet Cuillier stated, “With this show we were telling a scary story but the purpose was not to frighten but to fascinate.”
During intermission, emcees Beal and Grimes held a ‘Rip the Runway’ competition in which four people from the audience were given a chance to give their best model walk in hopes of winning a free ticket to this Thursday’s Kevin Hart Comedy Show. The two winners- one male and one female- were chosen by the audience.
The show followed by Summer Ro. Her Summer the Mack collection is of graphic shirts, oversized vests, and oversized shirts. “My clothing line started on October 31, 2005 because I, on top of me loving fashion, wanted to make some quick money.” Her collection can be found on www.thecollectionro.com.
Jessica Lewis whose collection was inspired by outer space and an uncharted territory was started in 2008. “I want people to have open minds; I want my collection to open horizons” she said Her collection includes a variety of skirts and dresses. Jewelry designer Kiara Calloway’s inspiration was California. “I was inspired by the earth, natural things, etc. I love to be creative and different,” said Calloway. Her earrings, ranging in price from $5-$20 can be purchased from her on either FaceBook or Twitter: @juskeeding
The show continued with a performance from The Weirdos- a dance group from PVAMU that has been featured on BET.
Tory “Skinny Guy” Ramirez showed his collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts. “The SKINNY in Skinny Guy means there is always room to grow.” Ramirez, (whose collection started in 07-08) is a former student of Prairie View. He decided to take part in the fashion show because, “I love PV, I felt privileged to come back with new pieces”.
Designers Marvan Alexander and Amber McAllister (beautifully intricate and colorful swimsuits) were also featured in the show. Ryan Harris, creative director said “I feel real good about the outcome of the fashion show, I’m glad everyone was able to come together as a whole. ‘PV doing for PV’. And I’m also glad models stuck to their diets of saltwater and vinegar… JK”
With positive audience reactions, PV’s finest models, and a unique theme, I would count the show as a success.