Students model for a good cause
By Lacie White
STAFF WRITER
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Photo Submitted By Jamila Crossdale |
The Organization for Students of African Descent (OSAD) held their 22nd annual fashion show Saturday, April 12. The show was held at 6 p.m. in the Seymour College Student Union Ballroom. The show was an exciting event filled with anticipation and anxious spectators waiting for the Brockport student models to strut their stuff.
The show consisted of seven scenes: masquerade/corset, all male, shoes and accessories, candy, the dollhouse, rock star and animals.
The costumes for the candy and animal scenes were designed and made by 2006 College at Brockport alumna Torrie Sheppard. The candy scene costumes were made up of various types of candy from Starbursts to Twizzlers.
The animal scene costumes were inspired by snakes, cats and birds, and by the models’ personality and personal style.
This is not the first time that Sheppard has created costumes for the OSAD fashion show. Sheppard has also recently participated in the Levi’s Project 501 design challenge.
“The candy outfits were beautifully done,” said Jamila Crossdale, the Carribbean Student Association vice president.
The shoe theme this year was “Masquerade.” The theme was chosen by the executive board of OSAD which included Sasha Ellison, Justin Oliver, Daneria Chambers, Raquel Jean Baptiste and Alahjawuan McCullough.
In the past, themes included “Eden” and “Black Hollywood.” The set of the fashion show featured life-size masquerade masks, two trees and a lighted, zig-zagged runway.
The all-male scene featured designs by Nathanial Originals. The shoe and accessory scene featured students’ own personal styles. The rock star scene was a mixture of students’ personal styles and featured spray painted shirts by Rochester’s own Che’ffan Hagins.
During the intermission, the runway opened to the members of the audience. Brockport students Dawn Armstrong, Charnay Paris and Brittney Daniels all participated in a walk-off competition to see who had the fiercest walk. Paris walked away with the $20.
“The fashion show is a tradition,” said Daneria Chambers, the newly elected president of OSAD for the upcoming school year.
The after party for the fashion show was presented by OSAD and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Rho Alpha Chapter in the Union following the show. The after party featured Brooklyn’s own DJ Blue Boi.
Though OSAD is well known for its fashion show, it is also active in the community and holds many lectures and other special events throughout the school year, including the upcoming workshop “Becoming The Perfect Candidate.” The event helps students learn the importance of being active in schools clubs and organizations. It will feature guest speaker Jeff Taylor, the director of Business Career Services.
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