Business as Usual

At last weeks Raw Couture, we found an aundience member who seemed to be just the kind of person I expected at a fashion show. Jami is into the "classics." She wears classic memorable pieces of clothing that are new or vintage. She enjoys classic designers like Diane Von Furstenberg and Calvin Klein.

"You don't want one solid look. I don't want to look like just one store," she said.

Well said, Jami. It's about diversity and fun. For the event last week Jami tried to tone down her outfit with muted colors and solid outfit without print, but her style showed right through.

Her word was "effortless".

In other news, we are catching this event today:



This guy is playing at the Huka Lounge. His name is Kurt Reifler, and he is a New York musician who believes comfort is most important in show wear. We will report back to YOU to let you know more about him. He is also playing Saturday at Bruski's in Ogden. Our feature on Kurt will go up on Saturday. THATS RIGHT— AN EXTRA POST THIS WEEK.

And lastly, I got in a bike accident on Wednesday. I was biking from the Fashion Place Trax station to my parents' house. I rounded the corner and was going north on 300 West. There were UTA workers around in trucks and they were testing a new TRAX route. A train passed me heading southwest. I slowed down, but once it passed I began to pick up speed. As I crossed that very track (perpendicularly), something terrible happened. Somehow the track caught my tire. I don't know how, but it was like hitting a concrete wall and I fell to the ground onto my face. I don't know if I blacked out, but I heard some drivers stop and ask me if I was ok. My parents weren't answering their phone and I was spitting blood all over the road. My face and mouth were swollen and bleeding. Luckily, some unbelievably nice individuals got me out of the street and took me to my parents' house. During this time none of the UTA personnel "noticed" anything had happened. My rescuers told me this was not the first time this sticky track has claimed a biker. They said that they had talked to the UTA worker, but that they seemed uninterested. I want UTA to put a sign up that warns bikers of this danger and asks them to WALK their bikes across this track. I am not asking for them to pay for my medical bills, I just want there to be a sign or some other precaution taken to make this popular route safer for cyclists. Here is a link to my petition.





I am ok, lots of bruises, maybe-maybe a broken wrist, BUT my bike made it just fine. Wierd?

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Tap Dancin until they tells us to Stop.

In our last post covering the SLCC Runway show I said that Jordan Halverston made the mistake of overshadowing his line with is own outfit. Well take a look, its fantastic.



Halverston, made this matching vest and slacks himself. Not only does it fit like a glove it also is made of quilted looking fabric in metallic pearl.

Photo G.C.

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Raw Couture 08'

April 11th, Salt Lake Community College held a runway event showcasing their advanced fashion design students. Each student designed and sewed each of the outfits in their line that ranged from 3 - 6 outfits.

A while ago when I began working on my first installation (and still am) my mentor gave me the advice, "Do what you know". She said young artists try to start big by doing something that they really don't know anything about just to be edgey and it shows. In this show it seemed as though the students took that advice to heart. All of the items in the show were not particularly innovative or avant-garde, but they were sturdy and suited to students who are just starting to test the waters.

The show started with pieces from the Leonardo.

Candice Tippets




Ischa Buchanan



Krista Nielson



















Jenny Vance, Floral Feminine dresses. The first outfit out gave me renewed hope for the rest of the show. She worked with silky floral prints to make feminine, clean dresses.





























Mallory Bair, Leather. Mallory's use of leather was exciting to see in a student show. Her line had a simple class act look.



































Katie Dodd, Swimwear. The truth is Katie Dodd's line of gold lame, stretch vinyl and spandex swimsuits were my favorite in the show. Not all of the designs were completely fresh but everything was fun and memorable. She wanted to stray away from the average bikini cuts and swimsuit prints and I think she succeeded. I liked her take on male swimwear and the 80's looking red and gold one piece.





























Rebbecca Burgess, Mommy and Me. Cute levels were off the radar. Rebbecca designed a line of matching mommy daughter outfits. She also surprised us with a puppy companion. Although everything was sewn immaculately and it was very smart to bring adorable things on stage and she swept the competition, none of the pieces were original or eye catching.







































Jordan Halverson, 60's futuristic. Halverson's dresses are what the star trek heroines might wear to play tennis. They were short, movable and made of stretch fabrics. He made the mistake of overshadowing his line with his own outfit. Why didn't you put that in the show?


















There were several more lines but we chose the most memorable (good or bad). Overall we had fun and give our best wishes to the program and students.

Photos taken by G.C.
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