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HANCOCK - Saturday evening students and Alumnae
of Finlandia's International School of Art and Design produced
its 2010 Fall Fashion Show.
This year’s event at the Finnish American
Heritage Center was much larger than years past. The
largest audience to date came to see the latest fashion designs
and those in the audience were well rewarded for attending the
show.
The evening showcased a large variety of fashion that included
original garments and accessories for men, women, and children.
The fashion items showcased at the show were the creations of
the school’s students as well as some its alumnae.
Designs in the show were designed by
the following artists:
Rachel Reidenga stated that her designs were a “ A summer
experiment, which went terribly right while using a
nontraditional medium to paint on clothes, brought about the
inspiration for illustrations on clothing to mobile artwork that
is interactive and part of the wearer's personal style. The
artwork uses high contrast and entertaining images that are both
original and fan-based.”
Emily Pierce, alumna stated that “'l work hard to create
beautiful, sustainably minded clothing: comfortable and
long-lasting.”
Eric M. Hinsch in his artist statement said “My knitwear designs
are meant to be knittable and wearable. The designs are inspired
by clean lines, classic silhouettes, and functionality. I
consider my designs to be neo-masculine: manly but with a flare
that moves away from traditional designs for men".
Susie Danielson, stated “l like garments to be as cheerful and
charming as the person I aspire to be. My fashion makes generous
use of color and pattern to convey a sense of uniqueness and a
playful outlook on the world''
Betsi Arend stated that “textiles hold memory. I like to link
the reuse of old clothing: one garment evolves to become fashion
for someone new. Where these were originally made? Who made
them? These garments link us to the makers and the original
owners; in this collection I am throwing away the rules."
"J.R. DeMers is the founder of the business, "Proper Etiquette."
DeMers designed and constructed all thirteen bloomers, jewelry
sets and headdresses. As an advocate of sustainability, she
likes to incorporate re-used materials in her garments and
accessories."
Amanda Moyer, "l upcycle garments and materials to create unique
clothing and accessories. Neckties have traditionally been a
sign of loyalty or membership, often an accessory people despise
wearing; with my necktie garments, neckties can be appreciated
for their beauty and details in a form that is fun and
feminine."
Becky Weeks creates designs that are historical. Her designs
vary from historically correct to mixed up futuristic fun. She
has designed historical costumes for Mackinaw Island.
Eileen Sundquist was titted and tatted on textile arts, learning
to craft lace at her grandmother's knee. Everything she does is
homespunadelic old-style modern. A true Rainbow matriarch, she
manifests anything she desires from natural or repurposed
materials.
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