University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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i some i received Me. died idi better off is more SiM fa the con- jpin, said tthile their on the curb I- taid ir - ride ' Oft t idBkevery- FINAL TOUCHES: A construction worker saws a wood support in the last-minute efforts to finish construction. LET THERE BE LIGHT: While carefully balancing on a beam, a construction worker installs a skylight in the newly renovated Dobie Center. THE FINAL PRODUCT: A new- ly finished dorm room pleases Dobie resident assistant Tom Stilwell, economics pre-law junior. Dobie Construction 27

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PQ or A Seasons An explosion of style, texture and color paraded down the runway: green mohair, fuchsia dresses, black crepe, antique satin and sky blue jackets were just a few of the clothing varieties modeled at the Student Designer Show- case ' 89 Fashion Show. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 1, the show was sponsored by the Texas Food and Fibers Commission, the UT Fashion Group and the Division of Textiles and Cloth- ing at the University of Texas at Austin. The annual show, run by students, gave hands-on train- ing and design experience to those who hoped to enter the fashion industry. It ' s a trial run, much like the real world. It gave us valuable experience, Cathi Riggs, fashion de- sign senior, said. The designers not only created their own outfits, but they also sewed their own creations, and some even pro- duced their own fabric. After the show, most students kept their works for a portfolio to use in the future. The show included clothes for all occasions and seasons. There was both summer and fall apparel, wedding dresses, formals, suits, jackets and jumpsuits. Floor-length dresses and skirts were predominant in the collection of 58 items. Velvet, mohair and rayon in shades of black, white and blue were popular combinations. The award for favorite garment of the show was given by judges to Sara Jones, fashion design senior, for her full- length mohair coat with a black braid design. It was the first show I had a lot of garments in, and the first coat I ever made. I expected to do well, but there was a lot of competition, Jones said. Gerardo Cantu, textile clothing senior, won designer of the year, the highest award a fashion student can achieve. Behind the scenes, the production staff kept the show running. We kept everything together, helped with the setup, and also helped people find their seats, Kristin Ellington, fashion design sophomore, said. It was hectic, but it was fun. With more than 300 people in attendance, the showcase was a success with both designer participation and public turnout. All participants in the show were given the op- portunity to work in an atmosphere that was like that of professionals. Said Ellington, It was exciting to see the show run so smoothly it was really inspiring! story by Cathy Mires photos by Kristine Wolff LAST MINUTE: Adding a finishing touch, Nikki Ashbaugh, fashion design freshman, waits with Thembsie Noruwana, communications jun- ior, for their turn on the runway. MIRROR, MIRROR: In the dressing area, Kerri Lause, liberal arts freshman, brushes her hair before the showing of Joel Childress ' vest, skirt and cape. GLAMOUROUS LIFE: Strolling down the runway, Stephanie Smith, fashion merchandising junior, models an outfit created by Gerardo Cantu. UT Fashion Show 29