ENSEMBLE:Thread Design and Fashion Event 2017

ENSEMBLE

Thread Design and Fashion Event 2017

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This year’s Thread fashion Show took place at the Madison Masonic Center for the general public last 30^th of April, 2017.

The fashion show was called and celebrated each element of an ‘Ensemble.’ It showcased interesting and variety of eclectic runway designs with some live music and dance. It also showed many perspectives, engaging a range of audiences through mash-up classical and contemporary music and design. The designers showcased a unified creation that embodied diversity and embracing inclusivity.

This year’s award winners

Madeline Strauss, Tessia Brown Show Stopper Award, $350 Midsummer Night’s dress

Catherine Findore, Most Creative, $250, Cityline crop top and skirt

Ike Cech, Best Ready-To-Wear $250, wool deck jacket

Maheen Quarishi, Fashion Show Leadership Award, $250

Honorable Mentions, $50 each

Neil Sekhorn, Vinyl White Dress
Jingjing Li  Tudor, Traveler White Dress

Jurors:

Jaquelina Rodrigues Ibarra (Re-Threads)

Carolyn Benforado (alumni, custom dressmaker)

Shelly Cornia (American Girl)

All of the award money from the show was raised through event ticket sales.

About Threads

The Threads Fashion Show is an annual celebration showcasing student work from the Textiles and Fashion Design Program in the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This large-scale design and fashion event is produced with the collaborative participation of students across the campus. With music, lights, performance and runway, Threads seeks to engage the Madison community in the excitement and appreciation of contemporary design.

Check out more fashion shows: Fashion Glitter Magazine