June 1, 2009
Drexel Fashion Show @ Urban Outfitters in the Naval Yard
If you still need a reason to believe the Philadelphia Naval Yard has gone through a dramatic resurgence of a different color, here’s one. The first shipyard of the most powerful Navy in the world is going to host a fashion show.
On Saturday, June 6th, the annual fashion show from the fashion design and design merchandising programs at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University will be held at the corporate headquarters of Urban Outfitters in the Naval Business Center.
The annual Drexel Fashion Show is the program’s culmination and features collections ranging from evening wear, men’s and women’s wear, sportswear and swimwear, children’s wear, lingerie and more. This year’s show will feature original designs from 20 graduating seniors and eight graduate students. Student collections compete for industry awards which in the past have been sponsored by: Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Lily Pulitzer, Destination Maternity and Joan Shepp.
Fashion design students begin the research for their collections in the fall and spend the next seven months creating pieces that exemplify their vision. Each student illustrates and then creates the patterns and final garments with great precision.
Tickets are $25 for the 4 PM show and $50 for the 8 PM show. A reception will follow the 8 PM show. Guests can also enjoy a private champagne cocktail reception with Hochman at 6:30 PM. Fashion Design students’ original lingerie designs will be seen on the runway and open the show…
The fashion show is produced by the design and merchandising students, who also produce a lifestyle and trend magazine that will be distributed to all those who attend. It’s an opportunity to enjoy an exclusive event, support fashion education and the industry’s development in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Trolley Works will be transporting guests from Drexel University to the Naval Yard and back for both shows. The trolleys are free and will leave from the Drexel Campus at 33rd and Market Streets at 2:45 and 3:15 PM for the 4 PM show and 6:45 and 7:15 PM for the 8 PM show. The Navy Yard also offers free parking for all attendees that drive to this year’s fashion show. For more information call 215-895-0359 or visit www.drexel.edu/westphal.
Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design: Annual Fashion Show
Saturday, June 6th, 4 PM and 8 PM, Carole Hochman VIP reception at 6:30 PM
www.drexel.edu/westphal
Urban Outfitters Corporate Headquarters Campus
5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
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