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Fashion struts across quad JOCABETH SALVADOR Models walking the runway stole the show at the 5th Annual Black History Month Fashion show. The Feb. 27 show was hosted by the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA). “Fashion shows were important to black churches,” president of the BFSA, Tara Johnson, said. That is what inspired them to start up their own fashion show in celebration of Black History Month. Johnson also explained that church fashion shows were a way for black people to express themselves in a time when it was uncommon to see a successful black designer. “It was the only way black designers would be showcased, and it was an important part of black culture,” Johnson said. was played following the start of the fashion show. The runway, the usually empty quad, allowed the models to them on from the sidelines. The two designers featured were Chris Corvett and Ah’nesha Worshim, both majoring in fashion design. “My inspiration is culture, music, and the world,” said Corvett, who has been designing for more than four years. “It’s just fun and everyone needs some fashion in their life. It’s fun because it’s playing with the make believe.” Worshim, who also contributed a piece to the fashion show, said that her theme was “Modern ‘50s,” and was looking at people such as actress and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn as her inspiration. The fashion show was a fun event, as students danced on the sidelines when songs like “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore came on. A few students even had the courage to dance in the middle of the quad during the intermission. However, many students grew impatient during the intermission, which took over 10 minutes, and decided to leave. The second half of the fashion show did not attract as many students, as the quad seemed unusually empty. But that did not deter the models.
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that were being showcased, it was the models that made the show. “I thought the models had the best shape ever and the girls were working it. cal science major, said. The models seemed to be having fun as they strutted their way down the runway, twirling, and posing for the audience. Despite the low student turnout, the designers were ecstatic as they took a group photo, successfully ending the fashion show. Photo by Gary Byrd