Threads brings student fashion to the runway
Finch Fieldhouse is packed with models and attendees during 'Masterpiece In Motion: Threads Fashion Show' on Saturday, April 6, in Finch Field House. (Soli Gordon | CM Life)
The Annual Threads Fashion Show is returning today at 6 p.m. in Finch Fieldhouse.
Students take ownership of everything, from planning and design to marketing and production, while gaining hands-on experience in leadership, communication and event management. Many students have gone on to careers at Coach, Oscar De La Renta and Steve Madden.
“The show is more than a runway, as it gives students a chance to get involved, show their creativity and see what it takes to put on a professional-level fashion event,” Faculty Advisor Ian Mull said. “Students spend nearly a full year planning every detail, from casting models and coordinating committees to designing the set and promoting the event."
He added that the production also brings in students from departments like interior design, photography, music and food service.
Producer Cayla Cataline said there is a place for everyone in Threads, whether you want to model, design or work behind the scenes.
“Even just attending the show is a way to be part of the excitement,” said Cataline. “Students can get involved by attending the first meeting of the year, filling out model or volunteer forms, joining the production class or applying for director or producer roles.”
Each year, the producers pick a theme to guide the designers and set the mood.
This year’s theme is Avant Gardens, drawing inspiration from garden aesthetics and aims to produce stages of life told through the metaphor of a garden. Every decision reflects the theme, from decorations to the runway, creating an immersive experience.
Avant Garden explores beauty, transformation and renewal. This allows both designers and guests to interpret the theme in their own unique way, resulting in a range of creative perspectives.
