The successful Black Women of MSU and N Crowd Magazine hosted a fashion show at the MSU Union that showcased the work of various designers and raised money to fund both organizations.
N Crowd magazine president Takai Taggart, a senior in apparel design and textiles, said her inspiration for the fashion show came from a benefit she attended over the summer at the Art Institute. from Detroit.
Taggart selected designers from the Michigan and Midwest area to have their designs featured on the show. Among them was Terrance Eaddy, designer for Debonaire Collective.
“It felt really amazing,” Eaddy said. “This is actually my first show, I’ve never done a show before. It was offered to me by President Takai and Jordan, and it was amazing to see my dream come true. I’ve been in fashion since I was 12, so it’s a full circle moment.”
Models wearing Eaddy’s designs wore trucker hats emblazoned with the words ‘Debonaire Collective’ on the runway.
Designer Alex Passick of Ace Grime said this experience was also the first time his designs had been featured on a runway. His designs focus primarily on streetwear, including hoodies, t-shirts, baby tops, and hats.
“It’s a bit surreal,” Passick said. “I’ve never done anything like this, I’ve done a few pop-ups, but when you actually have to put outfits together for people, it’s a whole different feeling. Walking on stage, seeing them walk on stage seen in that context is a whole different feeling and I think all brand owners should do it and experience that.”
Audience member Miracle Whitfield said her favorite piece of the night was by designer Valdez Hodge.
Hodge’s brand is called Dezdelmar. His designs featured a range of puffer coats and gilets that used material to create faces resembling a skull on the back of the coat. He draws inspiration for his designs from him looking at clothing through an artistic lens.
“The inspiration behind my designs comes from an artistic perspective, which is why I like to translate art into clothing,” Hodge said. “I would like to extend my brand forever. So once I’m gone, I would like the brand to live forever and never be forgotten and continue.”
After the show, the designers set up tables outside the ballroom to display and sell their designs. Audience members had the opportunity to talk to the designers about their clothing, learn more about their brands, and shop for their clothing.
“It’s always a pleasure to show my work to prospective clients or supporters,” Hodge said.
The number of audience members was what Taggart appreciated the most.
“I’m very proud of the turnout, honestly,” Taggart said. “I feel like we almost had a full house and I’m very grateful for that surprise. We made a lot of money for our (organizations) and everything, so I’m very proud of that.”
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