Retail 388 Fashion Show

On Wednesday, November 18th the Retail 388 class at University of South Carolina Columbia hosted their annual fashion show. This year's show, titled "A Work of Art," introduced several changes from pasts shows, most notably a change in location. Usually held at the Richland County Public Library, this show was moved to a more centralized location on USC's campus--the McCutcheon House on the Horseshoe.

For many, this location would seem as an unlikely choice considering the venue's layout is not readily favorable to a fashion show. Yet once the show began, many fashionistas in attendance came to see the cohesion in the venue, theme, and clothing featured. Models strutting from room to room showcasing the season's hottest trends while being surrounded by beautiful pieces of artwork, antique furniture/mirrors, and an all around elaborate decor.

Past shows featured clothing mainly from retailer Target. However, this year, in additon to Target, the Retail 388 class reached out to local retailers to highlight their fall fashion offerings. Some of these retailers included WISH, M Boutique, Mary, LaRoque, Pink Sorbet, Thrift Avenue, and Bill Owings Custom Clothing. Carmen! Carmen! Salon and Spa also generously gave of their time and talents, making sure each model's skin and hair were runway ready.

Also a change from previous shows was the overall message behind the glamour. The Retail 388 class partnered with the American Cancer Society to raise donations that according to the organization, will help move forward with "ultimately eliminating cancer as a major health concern."

For those unfamiliar with where donations to the Amercian Cancer Society go, these contributions will help fight cancer on four fronts: research, education, advocacy, and service.
To learn more about what you can do to help the fight agaisnt this debilitating disease, visit www.cancer.org.

Also check out my friend Reporter Angelica Diaz (centered above) from Carolina News as she covers this event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkWm7DNerTA

Special thanks to friend/fashionista Nicole Jenson (also pictured above) for the above photo. Of course I love the fur!