Check in on the scene coordinators!

By: Tommi Rutherford

Maya

I currently have all of my model rehearsals scheduled and I had my first practice on 3/22. I recently went to Francesca’s at the Eastview Mall to have the store contract signed and to finalize all the details. We have scheduled a day and time to have all models go in for a fitting. The manager and employees are very excited to work with GCC!

Right now I am in the process of determining how my models will walk the runway, as well as deciding hair and makeup details for each model.

Jewel

Hello! My scene is progressing quite well I would say. I so far have all my models chosen, I have 5 guys and 5 girls. I am having my first model meeting next Tuesday (3/27) to discuss how I’m planning on the scene looking like. I have chosen the stores where I am getting the wedding dresses, and the flower girl dresses chosen, and hopefully getting tuxedos through someone Mrs. Taylor knows. I will be picking out the dresses soon, and starting model practices pretty soon as well.

Tsubasa

Now I have 8 models set and we are excited about being a part of the show. I am so pleased because my models are very responsible. Now I am done with some pieces of clothes and still making some other designs. My designs are half remake of used clothing and other half will be made from plain fabrics. I am struggling with sewing setin fabrics but I am enjoying difficulties and learning new things. We are going to have practice of walking runway, and will get more involved in my scene and the fashion show as well.

 

Old to New!

By: Tommi Rutherford

Students unpacking donated dresses from M A Carr and Monroe’s Place. They cut up the dresses for fabric to use in the show!

Get pre sale tickets today so you can see what these dresses get turned into! Tickets are being sold in the forum at GCC or email fashionshow.edu to get your tickets.

Ascendant!

 

 

By: Tommi Rutherford

The 37^th annual fashion, Ascendant is in just two short months and planning is progressing as expected. There are five committees working together to bring the show alive for everyone. The committees are Front of House, Back of House, Financial, Public Relations and Planning; each of which are important in the success of the show. This week, the committees had model tryouts, scene coordinator meetings, and finalized the layout of the vender fair, the backstage area and the stage.

This year is exciting because of the change of venue. The Richard C. Call Arena allows a larger audience and more space for the reception and vender fair.

Mrs. Laura Taylor oversees the fashion show production class and is focused on collaborating with the professional sales class. The students in the class are focusing on selling tickets, T-shirts, securing donations for the show, selling the GCC plaid and finding vendors who are interested in participating. There are students from all majors getting involved with the show.

Keep checking the blog for updates about the show and what the committees are up to. There will also be updates from the sales class as well as the scene coordinators, students who have scenes in the show.

Tickets to attend the show are available in advance for $5 per person until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. After that, tickets will be available at the door for $8 per person. To purchase tickets in advance, email fashionshow@genesee.edu today.

Interested in an opportunity to show your support for the Fashion Show? GCC’s fashion program students are currently soliciting and accepting production sponsors. Business donation opportunities of $10 and personal donation opportunities of $5 are still available. Sponsors will be included in the Fashion Show Program as well as on the Fashion Show website. Contact Debbie Mancuso at (585) 345-6830 or via email at fashionshow@genesee.edu to schedule a donation pick up or to make special arrangements for your donation. Checks should be made payable to GCCA and can be mailed to Genesee Community College, Fashion Show, One College Road, Batavia NY 14020-9704.

To get an inside look at the 37th Annual Fashion Show, Ascendant, follow @trendygcc_ on Instagram and @trendygcc on Twitter. Students will be sharing details about the show and more!