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vol . 3 , no. 37 : May 22-28, 2024 : losgatan.com
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COLLEGE FASHION SHOW PRESENTS DESIGNS FROM UP-AND-COMERS Evening directed by Alexander McQueen collaborator Ungless
$33,000 BOOST SECURED BY CHAMBER’S NEW ADMIN Council unanimous in its support for destination marketing
By Morgan Guerra, Contributor
A steady beat pumps out over a glossy white runway. A curtain shields models wearing items from up-and-coming designers, in a show creative directed by early Alexander McQueen collaborator Simon Ungless. Was this New York Fashion Week? Paris? Or Milan? In fact, this was the Friday evening “main event,” of the May 16-18 Cilker Annual Art + Design Expo at West Valley College in Saratoga, a celebration of retiring Design Faculty Chair Diane Hurd. It was an opportunity for the students to prove they’re ready to take on the fashion industry. And with a wide array of unique creations—from a pompom jacket bursting with color, to a lavish crocodile skin gown—the students and alumni of West Valley demonstrated they have a firm grasp on their fashion identities.
By Drew Penner, Editor
Last year, the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce fought a pitched battle to win a top-up in funding out of remaining Covid-relief dollars, from $55,000 to $88,000. This time around, Council was eager to show its support of new Executive Director Jennifer Lin, unanimously agreeing to maintain the higher level out of Town coffers—with the potential for more increases down the line. And at Council May 7, Lin shared how proud she is of what her crew has been able to accomplish. ➝ Chamber of Commerce, 13
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Folky Fare
The most playful collection on the program was “Folk Dance,” by graduating student Brandi Robertson. This was achieved ➝ Fashion, 10
DUSK STRUT The Cilker Annual Art + Design Expo student runway show held Friday at West Valley College showcased a wide range of creative ensembles, including this quilted top with a cargo skirt.
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