William McEneny
Contributing Writer
Photo by Derek Duncan
Webster and Kirkwood Fashion Show was Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at Kirkwood High School.
Amie Shea, fashion design teacher, said the designs are based on the level of skill each student possesses. While the level one students create more intermediate designs, the advanced students have more control and free range in the designs they can make.
This year, the students made shirts that they will show off in the fashion show. The designs of the shirts will vary in appearance.
The designs will be 100% student-made designs from scratch.
Senior Lia Fairbanks has worked on two Chinese dresses that represent her heritage. She has worked on these dresses for the whole semester, and she created these pieces with the hope of bringing tradition into the modern style.
Fairbanks said, “I have always been fascinated with their style of clothing, specifically the traditional dresses, big hairstyles, and vibrant makeup.”
The fashion show celebrates students’ designs that they have worked on all semester. Shea said she loves the inclusiveness and collaboration from the teachers and students.
Senior Sophie Robinson said, “Ms. Shea gives us enough freedom to really bring our projects to life and to create an enjoyable environment.”
Shea’s biggest pressure surrounding the event is hoping the show goes smoothly. Sometimes fashion designers make last-minute changes to their designs, which stresses Shea out because students are their own biggest critics.
However, Fairbanks doesn’t feel any pressure at all. “The show is meant to be a fun way for people to show off their creativity, so there are low standards,” she said.
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