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Plain Dealer Features VMCAD APL Fashion Show

Congratulations to all the fashion design students and grads who made this amazing event possible.

More than 500 guests packed Anatomy Nightclub in Cleveland's Warehouse District for a night of fashion and fun July 17. The sold-out event featured the work of fashion designers from Virginia Marti College of Art and Design. Guest models included Dara LaPorta (wife of Indians player Matt LaPorta), Annie Thomas (wife of Browns player Joe Thomas) and Courtney Rosellini (girlfriend of Indians player Trevor Crowe). Cleveland Animal Protective League spokeswoman Amy Hafner (wife of Indians player Travis Hafner) served as emcee. Organizers said about $2,500 was raised for the APL."

Source: Plain Dealer

Check out the photos below from the show:


Guest Speaker: Kim Crow

Kim Crow, fashion writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer will be talking to the Fashion Show Production Class on July 20th.


Virginia Marti College Presents the 2010 APL Metromix Fashion Show

Metromix and Virginia Marti College of Art & Design teamed up with Indians' and Browns' wives to help the Cleveland APL on Saturday, July 17th at 7:30pm.

The event was open to the public. Tickets were $15 and VIP seating tickets were $25.

Check out the official Cleveland Metromix Website for more information.


23rd Annual Student Art Show Winners

We would like to congratulate all of the winners of this year's Student Art Show!

The 1st Place winner for Fashion Design, and Best in Show for the entire Student Art Show is Danielle Chapa – "Quinceaneva".  Click the image to the left to check it out.

 


2nd Place
Victoria Calvillo Casper
"Illustration IV"

3rd Place

Rebecca Hoopman
"Steam Punk"

Honorable Mention

Kelly Missler
"Portfolio Board"

Honorable Mention

Victoria Calvillo Casper
"Sweet Treats"


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VMCAD’s Fashion Design program is for serious-minded students interested in creating original styles from concept to completion.

You will learn Haute Couture sewing methods, along with fitting skills, pattern making and fashion illustration.

At the end of each quarter, you will construct an original garment, which is critiqued by a panel of fashion design professionals.

For your final project you will create an original five-piece collection, displayed by fit models & also evaluated by critics.