San Diego Mesa College presented the 41st annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show on May 20. The theme for this virtual show was “Rebirth.” The live-streaming video runway showcased the garments from the designers’ collections and the Fashion Redux finalists.
Before showing each collection a brief video was shown of the designers discussing the concept behind their designs and why they chose that particular theme.
Third place went to Jenny Quach, who was inspired by “Alice in Wonderland,” and called her collection The Garden Gathering. She said that she loved the idea of strolling through a forest in her puff sleeve dress with a little pinafore over it and ready for a tea party. “I wanted to create pieces that were very soft and feminine but still pull you back to your youth.”
Marine Weiss was awarded second place and chose Celestial Interlude as her theme. She said that “The Myth of Cupid” was born from Chaos so she wanted to create order and beauty. The white color represents effervescence just like a bride’s dress or the snow. Weiss likes the idea of capturing a precise moment of life.
First place went to Hudson Ederhardt who created ready-to-wear men’s garments. He was inspired by the silhouette of World War ll uniforms in utilitarian streetwear. The collection was made from durable materials so they would last multiple seasons. The color palette was monochromatic to allow the clothes to fit in any wardrobe.
The Golden Scissors Fashion Show continued with Kimono Reimagined a collaborative exhibition between Mesa fashion students and Visions Art Museum. Together, they took apart the kimonos and then refashioned and redesigned them to become modern garments. The show was exhibited and performed live at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park and then replayed during the evening.
The People’s Choice Award went to Hayden Mercado who called his collection Royal Exaggeration. First place for Millinery went to Karla Espinoza, Smart Casual daywear went to Timmithea Leeds, Sustainability Upcycling went to Dylan Oliveri, Fashion Illustration went to Shireen Hazou, the Child Dress Project went to Elizabeth Gibbons, and the Rebirth Theme went to Estefania Cazessus.
This year, they recognized the stellar work of certain students as a “Fashion Star.” Certificates were given for the well-deserved work of these fashion students. For more information about the Mesa College Fashion Program, visit https://www.sdmesa.edu/ or email program chair Jordyn Smiley at [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 13 – Fashion Week San Diego presents Knobbe Martens Workshop on Intellectual Property Law Issues. This in-person or virtual free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be at 3579 Valley Centre Drive. RSVP at [email protected].
July 20-30 – 13th La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival at The Lot La Jolla. World’s largest gathering of fashion filmmakers. For tickets, visit bit.ly/3meqGO5.
April 8-Oct. 2 – “Fold, Twist, Tie.” This is a Paper Bag Hat exhibit by moses at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays-Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursdays-Fridays. In conjunction, there will be a lecture by Diana Cavagnaro on Hats at Coffee and Conversation, which will be on June 24 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Frances Hamilton White Art Library.
Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture Milliner based in the San Diego area. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher, and blogger at DianaCavagnaro.com.
