ENTERTAINMENT
PHOTO CREDIT: GISELLE GONZALEZ
THE FASHION SHOW
ARE YOU NERVOUS FOR TONIGHT?
REPORTER: Brittney Garcia
“I’m in a state of bitter sweetness actually. I’m very excited
to be able to be a part of this show tonight, but at the same time,
I’m realizing that this is my last fashion show. My last opportunity
to walk the runway. So bittersweet.”, said senior Alexandra
Gutierrez minutes before escaping into the wonderland that is
the 3rd Annual St. Brendan Fashion Show: Escape to Wonderland.
Minutes before the show, the scene backstage was as
bonkers as the Mad Hatter. Girls sweeping blush across their
cheeks, adjusting their styled locks, trying to decide on whether
or not that necklace goes with that top, or if those pumps match
that dress. At one point, I even found myself helping senior Lucia
Alvarez, practice her walk just before stepping on to the runway.
Like with any good fashion show, there are always slight wardrobe
faux pas. Model Carolina Cardona had to resort to taping the hem
of her dress in order to prevent a tumble. Fortunately, no one
tumbled as Alice did down the rabbit hole. Lucia, Carolina, and
the rest of the models flawlessly strutted down the chess-board
runway.
The event “began at the beginning” with a walk which
included Sabres from class of ‘81 to the future class of 2025.
Sabres of the past, present, and future strutted down the runway
alongside fathers, mothers, brothers, and even their 3-year old
sister, like senior Nicole Dennis.
From there, the show catapulted guests into the whimsical
world of Wonderland. Models sported floppy hats fit for a tea
party, gowns worthy of the queens approval, and flawless florals
that would make even the “talking roses” in the enchanted garden
jealous. The big trends of the night were knee-high gladiator
sandals, black paired with neon accents, flash tattoos, structured
silhouettes, ankle strap-pumps, bright and bold tribal prints, and
lime (the color not the citrus), just to name a few. For the men,
buttoned-down shirts paired with a color completing pant and/or
jacket was a popular choice.
As the models reached the end of the runway, many opted
for whimsical gestures and poses ranging from selfies to revealing
denim under the tulle of a ball gown, just as model Jessica O’Neil
did.
Needless to say, it was night filled with style, art, spirit, and
wonder. This very important date was one for which you definitely
did not want to be late.