April Barkley
WCB Event Writer
As the weather heats up, colorful and sexy clothing can be
seen on men and women everywhere. The sun shines, the pools are filled and
shopping in the city becomes the only worthy pastime. The summertime also means
school is over. For the men and women of Columbia College Chicago, it’s the
best time of the year.
For years, graduating students in the fashion program show
their best pieces on real models, on a real runway, at a real fashion show. Fashion
Columbia 2012 was held Friday, June 8th at 7:00 p.m. I was there,
front row, and in awe of the garments I saw.
It was the first year I ever attended and I was very
impressed by the whole evening. I bought the VIP pass because it seemed like
the only way to go if you’re attending a fashion show. And I was so right.
I waltzed into a modern-looking Columbia building in my
white wedge heels and pink dress with black and white detailed designs. And
right in front of me was a red carpet. Yeah, you heard me. There was a red
carpet. I’ve never felt like a celebrity in my life but when I walked down it
to where a photographer asked me to pose and took snapshots of me and what I
was wearing, I felt Oscar-like. The only thing missing was E! and Nicole Kidman
next to me.
I walked to the end of the red carpet into the VIP tent
outside in back of the building. Swarms of groups of delicious men and
beautiful women chatted with their drinks before show time. I stood by the open
bar with my champagne and watched. I saw sexy stilettos and cute summery
sandals, gorgeous evening dresses and skirts, colorful tight day wear and perfect
men’s suites and ties.
I picked at almost all the yummy finger foods that the
waiters were walking around with. It was very fancy with all the lovely people
and large arrangements of flowers and candles lit everywhere.
After we all indulged, it was time for the fashion show. Men
and women who are recent grads of Columbia had their models walk down the
runway in their three best designs. The colors and fabrics were fantastic and
the styles were dazzling. It was like seeing a New York fashion show. Impressed
is an understatement. The designers even went all out with their model’s
accessories. Big hair, in-your-face costume jewelry and extravagant hats. After
the show, the underground after party began with bite-sized desserts, more
drinks, and the opportunity to mingle with the student designers.
If I could reserve my tickets for Fashion Columbia 2013, I
would. In the meantime, interested in some more Columbia fashion events? Ending
August 1, LAUNCH, an event that captures student work and other fashion
projects is being held at 33 E. Congress in downtown Chicago.
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