Growing Pains..

Last week I had the opportunity to see one of my dear friends show his artistry on the runway during the Art Institute of Indianapolis's Annual Student Fashion Show. He was so excited to showcase his new women's wear collection as he felt the pieces were some of his BEST. I was excited for him too yet when he came by to drop off my ticket his energy was far from excitement. He was frustrated with treatment from his professors, shade he received from other students and filled with anxiety combined with nervousness. He came to tears as he talked about his passion for fashion and how much he'd put into being a student as well as completing such a milestone as a Bachelors Degree. I didn't know the exact words of comfort but I wanted to reassure him of his GREATNESS. Remind him that he has the practical aspect bc he's assisted me with Fashion Shows and shoots, he's done makeup professionally for clients and fashion weeks. He's also showcased his work before with a small collection for Midwest Fashion Week last year. He was deformity knowledgeable of what goes on behind in front of the scenes. The difference is the pressure. Not from media and potential clients but from the judges who would be deciding his fait. His fair as in the schools's coveted Junior and Scholarships that he wanted to win so bad. Unfortunately do to a model's bra color and some construction issues with one of his garments that dream wouldn't become reality this time. Not to say that his pieces weren't fashion forward or innovative from the draping, pleating and down to the cut of the split. Many winners have sent out not so fabulously finished garments on Prioect Ruwnay but their POV was still loved. This night wasn't about who had the loudest cheers bc he certainly did and not just from me. Everyone in the Front Row loved his work. It was sophisticated and chic. The lesson he had to learn is that in Fashion it's always a matter of opinion. Whether you agree with opinion or POVs you just to hope the right persons opinion of your work is in your favor. I only took a video clip of his work but here are some shots as well as other images of the night.

Yours In Fashion

DaNisha Greene 💋

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