Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Who are the Judges?

A Fashion show cannot be a success without judges to determine whom the top designers are. The students have been working hard on not only seeking five judges for the show, but also defining what the judges will be judging and the potential awards that designers could win. It’s been a scramble to get in contact with industry people, but the students have been in contact with a lot of influential Seattleites. To name a few joining us at the judges table, we have James Zachodni from D-List Magazine, Blayne Walsh from Season 5 Project Runway, actress/model Josie Bisset, Gisela Manning, owner of Raggomyffin’s Boutique, Laura Cassidy, Editor of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Ali Basye, Editor of Seattle Bride Magazine, Justin Mckibben, President of Kibbn Designer Children’s store, and Andrew Burkhardt, Booking agent for Seattle Model’s Guild. We are excited to have such influential people to be judging our students garments!

Beyond finding judges students have to determine what criteria the judges will be looking for. After meeting with one of the schools textile professors the students have been able to narrow down the awards that will be given to the winning students. While the models walk the 60-foot runway our judges will be looking for the most creative ensemble, the next project runway star, best high fashion garment, most marketable, and best couture garment. The students are staying busy with the show just around the corner. Stay tuned next week to find out if the students will be able to pull off the greatest fashion show of the year. Until next time buy your tickets for Peace, Love, & Fashion.
Also: On our upcoming posts we will be giving you some bio's on some if not all of our judges so you can get to know them a little better!
Peace, Love & Stay fashionable!!