“We chose the NYC Fashion State of Mind because a NYC theme had never been used before by the fashion department,” says Flor Montero, a fashion merchandising student, “It was only right to do that theme, being so close to the city and Fashion week in the fall inspired us.”
The show was began Alicia Key’s rendition of ‘Empire State of Mind’ performed by Julia DeMato, who was in the top 10 of Season two of American Idol.
“Julia’s singing was wonderful,” says Shanice Brown, a freshman. As DeMato wrapped her wonderful performance, a slide show was featuring clips of New York City’s exciting life, focusing primarily on fashion, which included fashion icon Carrie Bradshaw, who stated, “I want my money to be hanging up in my closet.”
‘Pretty Girl’ Duanecia Evans, who wore a stunning black and leopard print dress, was the commentator for the show, which gave a description of each scene of the show.
The swimsuit numbers began the show which featured all types of beach attire from maxidresses, trunks, and bikinis to pink flamingos, one-pieces, flip flops and beach balls. A Chanel Iman-ish model was discovered during this scene in a stunning bikini, Bronx native Nicollette Francis.
“The swimwear was most definitely the best scene,” says Brown.
Strolling through the Big Apple is very casual, but New York City is known for its conservativity , yet at the same time it pushes fashion to the limit. During this scene, most of everything was worn from maxidresses, skirts and bustiers, purses, heels galore to jeggings, Sperry’s, and shades aplenty. Apparently the scene was set in the summer due to the rompers, tanks, floral blouses to even summer hats and straw hats.
The preceeding scene was all about business, which is appropriate to NYC due to it being a economic center of the world. Black tie, pumps, blazers, tweed, ruffles, geek glasses, button downs, pencil skirts, and pearls were noticed. Roseborn Cudjoe, another Bronx native, made a great impression upon the crowd, which applauded loudly as she looked at the newspaper in her hand.
The preceeding scene was all about business, which is appropriate to NYC due to it being a economic center of the world. Black tie, pumps, blazers, tweed, ruffles, geek glasses, button downs, pencil skirts, and pearls were noticed. Roseborn Cudjoe, another Bronx native, made a great impression upon the crowd, which applauded loudly as she looked at the newspaper in her hand.
United We Step was spectactular in their Stomp the Yard-esqu performance, which ended in a humerous Chris Brown’s ‘Look at Me Now.
“The step part was wonderful; it was my favorite along with the bikinis [the models bodies were beautiful] but I think the show in itself was great,” DeMato said.
Cocktail dresses galore from silk to bandage dresses to prom-type dresses, suit vests and a little red dress were next featured. Model and Hartford resident Phelecia Powell’s red heels were to die for in the Dinner number.
The club scene was next which featured a lot of black, v-necks, lace, and glitter. Stonewash shorts and red heels paired together were featured, and even pink floral tops were worn. Another performance from Julia DeMato was done, singing Lady GaGa’s ‘Bad Romance.’
Five cheerleaders performed a New York Rockette scene. Andrea Daniels, freshman, being one of them said, “My favorite scene was the swimsuit, but it was very fun doing the show.”
Next up was tuxedos, and dresses in abundance from a wide variety of hues from oranges, pinks, and blues to white and purple. The gowns were stunning.
Wrapping up the show was a Victoria Secret’s inspired lingerie number, which featured the silkiest silk, fantastic bodies, robes, and ligerie dresses. The New York cowboy wrapped up this scene and the show.
Cynde Koritzinsky had a lot to say about the show, and due to the enormous amount of work the fashion merchandising students put into the show.
“The students had the ability to experience everything from publicity, to choosing models, to setting the stage or backstage area, to visiting the stores to choose the apparel, to placing the show (finding the right outfit for the right model), learning to work within a budget, setting priorities, while learning about making commitments,” Koritzinsky said.
Koritzinsky would also like to thank Loehmann's, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Camillo's Tuxedo (all from Norwalk), JC Penney (from Trumbull), Filene's Basement/Sym's (from Fairfield), B Chic (from Wilton), Urban Outifitters (from New Haven) and Jantzen (from NYC) for donating the clothes for the show, the DJ, Jim Nuzo from Dance to the Music, Julia DeMato, United We Step, along with all of the students and models who put in hard work to achieve such a successful show.
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