Image

Musings on the culture of keeping up appearances

All the Rage

Category: Otis College of Art and Design

Otis College stages its 28th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show

May 10, 2010 | 10:53 am

-2 Isabel Toledo, Trina Turk and Todd Oldham were among the student mentors who attended Otis College of Art and Design's 28th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show on Saturday night.

Held at the Beverly Hilton, the event featured student fashion presentations created under the guidance of accomplished designers and fashion brands.

Many of this year's student mentors paired up with each other in the classroom to give specific — and richly layered — design direction to junior and senior fashion design classes. 

Among the most notable collaborations were Isabel and Ruben Toledo, who partnered with outdoor clothing maker Patagonia. The mentors asked their students to design sustainable day-to-evening wear to be worn 20 years from now, with at least one piece playing a dual role.

The resulting designs were part post-Apocalyptic action hero, part alien princess, and featured billowing separates and dresses in cream and white. On the runway, futuristic jackets morphed into a backpack, a sports duffel and even a sleeping bag.

Other stand-out collections included James Bond-themed action sportswear mentored by JonMikel Rodriguez for O'Neill and swimwear designer Robin Piccone, and grey-tonal separates featuring sharp, urban-feeling men's outerwear mentored by Michael Maccari for Armani Exchange.

Continue reading »



Advertisement







Archives
 

Categories