The annual Compass runway show brought in its 11th year with creativity and style beyond what the eyes could imagine. The bright colors wouldn’t let you look away and the wisely used objects simply made you think.
This performance is put on every year by the EMU College of Technology's Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising 379 class. The class is only offered during winter semester. ATM 379 teaches the student how to develop, prepare, and execute a fashion show in all aspects.
Graduating senior Melissa Patton hopes to further her career in fashion through her course of study including Apparel, Textile and Merchandising. Compass 2009 is the third show she's modeled in and has been a helping hand backstage.
“I want be a work in merchandising and product development, but I just feel so comfortable when I model," Patton said. "I love the spotlight.”
Stacey Ruff, junior, started on her line ‘Ego Centric’ about a year ago. Ruff was more than excited for everyone to see the corset designs she and her partner and crime Ericka Wilson created.
“This is my first fashion show and I just want to live in the moment. I have always admired designers and now its my turn to be seen. My family gave me the name ‘Ego Centric’ because they say I’m self centered,” said Ruff.
Ruff and Wilson won the Most Creativity Design award.
The Most Memorable Design award went to Shannon Smith for her mesmerizing cup cake ensemble.“My line ‘Poptown Salvaged’ has all recycled elements and features really bright colors and large elements. I guess you can say I like to dabble in design but I love merchandising,” said Smith, who rocked her own original piece; a pink, origami dress.
The scene “Fashion Dolls” incorporated sexy corsets, some with ruffles, which added a sense of flirtiness to them. This style gave a new, literal meaning to the 'cold shoulder.'
The “Mannequins” scene featured hooded dresses with the back out, one even in the style of a wedding dress, and dropped V-neck minis. The crowd loved the many sides of a woman.
“The Premiere” showed off a button down shirt turned into a high waist-skirt. Dresses with a chandelier angle cut down the back was a crowd pleaser. The leotard paired with leggings definitely was a bold choice. But the Tyra Banks/ Hammer pants are not making a comeback.
Throughout the show, Eastern students showed their true talent as being able to think outside the box. This was not an ordinary show of the hottest fashions, but a show letting the world know it's okay to use what you've got at home and make it work. Remember, a fashion statement isn’t only about fashion, it’s about the statement.
More photos from the Compass 2009 Runway Show can be viewed at http://www.emich.edu/cot/compass2009.
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