San Diego Mesa College's Fashion Program held its 44th Annual Golden Scissor Fashion Show on May 16th, exhibiting the theme of “expression.” These 12 selected student designers had 10 weeks to design, drape and build the looks of the show.
“Expression” is the act of conveying thoughts and feelings and informing them. These students showed genuine dedication and depth to designs that demonstrate the relationship between fashion and the concept of real life. Given the different perspectives of expression, there was the wide range of aesthetics that was shown that night.
This highly well-orchestrated event allowed audiences to vote for their favorite collection, which was awarded at the end of the show. Fashion Program co-heads Jordyn Smiley and Lindsey Johnson brought a warm welcome by making the event come true and celebrating everyone who presents each designer.
In third place, Troimanji's “Calm Riots” collection can be described as a crossover between punk and Buddhist philosophies. His collections touch on the ethical consumption of society and challenge social ideas. He took this concept and provided it by constructing his lines using ethically sourced fabrics. Not only that, the silhouette had a freer and flowing appearance than it played a role in releasing the mind.
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Inspired by the elegance of femininity, the collection was “pushed in time” by Genesis Yanez. Yanez's line was voted second, but showed the unity of a classy gown made from hand-dyed fabric. Yanez wanted to emphasize longevity in her sophisticated young woman dresses and embrace the historical elements of the fashion world. In her statement, “Her childhood passion for arts and crafts evolved into a serious pursuit of fashion at the age of 16.” Her art and craft skills are so beautifully developed, what appears to be the way dyes blend seamlessly into the gown.
Edwin Alba wanted to express the importance of cultural identity and tell the story of the son of a Mexican immigrant who navigates both American and Hispanic cultures. His collection, “Felix in the Middle,” came in first place, but was excellent in portrayal. The color scheme elements, textures and references to traditional Hispanic work outfits show attention to the details that Alba puts into the line.
His designer's statement states that “the collection reflects a universal experience of not being perfectly suited to either.” When touching on subjects that find a balance between cultures, it is important to specify those details and convey the message Alba conveyed on the runway.
The collection that left a considerable impression among the audience when he was selected for the People's Choice Awards was “Coastal Life” by Rasmaslinnap. With most of the designs featured on the runway, Linnap wanted to highlight the gorgeous life along the coastline. His designs featured linen and woven fabrics to truly visualize a classy and comfortable lifestyle. Each piece was certainly very timeless.
Each designer is enrolled in Mesa's Advanced Fashion Design Course, which marks the end of their journey in the fashion program. Mesa's fashion program offers both design and merchandising opportunities, allowing students to present their work at collaborative events such as the “thread in time” exhibition at the Vision Museum's Textile Art Museum.
The Golden Scissor Fashion Show is a celebration of diverse fashion perspectives and a great opportunity for students to develop their own ideas. Until next year, it's a fun experience to watch students design and create clothes for everyone to see.
