Up Front
Behind the Scenes
ONE-WOMAN
FASHION SHOW D
owntown’s BoMA—formerly known as the Bar of Modern Art—is a church-turned-event-venue that hosts many of the city’s biggest and best fashion shows. But it boasts more than just a sanctuary ideal for a catwalk. So we found one spectacular model, Nicolene Schwartz, and several fabulous spring looks, and then spent a day playing in BoMA’s many artsy spaces. The result is a fashion spread we’re sure you’ll enjoy. Here’s a look at its making, through the lens of photographer Jodi Miller. —Kristy Eckert
Photos by JODI MILLER
Nicolene Schwartz is a transplant from New York City who modeled for Elite before moving to Columbus. She’s a former state champion gymnast who has degrees in philosophy and creative writing and is fluent in Italian. She bartends at The Rossi in the Short North.
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Photo editor Will Shilling takes about 2,000 pictures during each fashion shoot.
Elizabeth Bean Smith, owner of Wardrobe Therapy, outfits some of the most well-known women in Columbus. But the Bucyrus native is still a small-town girl at heart (and is even married to her high-school sweetheart).
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