Harper fashion show May 16

Posted May 11, 2014 11:00 pm

Submitted by Harper College

Models walk the runway in student designs at the 2013 Harper College Fashion Show. courtesy of Harper College

Being bold is the theme Harper College's Fashion Design students are embracing for this year's show, titled "Fearless."

Organizer Tom Tucker said the crowd can expect a lot of cutting-edge, out-of-the-box and even "post-apocalyptic" designs.

"This is giving our students a lot of freedom to push their artistic limits," said Tucker, who teaches in the program and directs students who produce the show. "They can really flex their creative muscles with color, design, fabrication and materials."

The showcase for students' original work is at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Performing Arts Center on the college's main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine. Preshow appetizers and cash bar begin at 7 p.m.

A group of industry professionals helped jury the designs last month. The show features working models, professional-quality lighting and sound, and large video screens that complement the designs. Tickets are $25 or $20 for students with ID.

Tickets for an earlier show at 1 p.m. that includes the Harper Challenge, a fashion competition showcasing the design work of area high school students, are $10 or $5 for students with ID.

To purchase tickets, call (847) 925-6100 or go to harpercollege.edu/boxoffice.

Models walk the runway in student designs at the 2013 Harper College Fashion Show. courtesy of Harper College

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