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Runway show inspired by 1800s fashion
By Sara Gividen
November 27, 2007
It's sure to be a fashionable history lesson.
Eastern Kentucky University students in Lynn Barnes' Apparel, Design and Merchandising class are staging "A Regency Extravaganza: The
Grandeur of Kentucky Costume, 1800-1830," a fashion show at the Kentucky Historical Society, Dec. 1.
The event showcases garments inspired by both the Liberty Hall and KHS historic costume collections " garments the public can no longer see
because they are too fragile to be handled or exhibited.
EKU students are reconstructing their own interpretations of the costumes as close to authentic as possible.
The show will feature primarily women's gowns as well as one men's vest. Students will model their recreated costumes at two different runway
shows.
Jenna Yannone, one of seven in the class, said students have been working on the event for almost a year. She said they started researching the
history of the garments in January and have been recreating the gowns this semester.
"We have recreated them the best we can," Yannone said. "We're using whatever we can get that's close to the actual materials."
Barnes, who served as interim director at Liberty Hall during the summer, said students are helping KHS by providing research on the garments and
giving the garments a new life while at the same time gaining valuable experience in their field of study.
"They are incorporating design and construction skills to recreate those garments," Barnes said.
Each show will last approximately 45 minutes and will feature a slideshow displaying information about each garment.
Barnes said students will be graded based on the thoroughness of their research, reconstruction of the garments and execution.
She said students' career aspirations include design and merchandising everything from making clothing to staging a runway show.
The students will own the garments, but Barnes said some may opt to donate them for use in future exhibits at KHS and Liberty Hall.
Yannone said she hopes to see several people attend.
"We're just hoping they take away a little bit of history about Kentucky and Frankfort at the time and fashion at the time," she said.
A Vintage Fashion Show
"A Regency Extravaganza: Grandeur of Kentucky Costume: 1800-1830" has two shows 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Kentucky Historical
Society. Cider and Christmas cookies will be served. Tickets are $10, but seating is limited. Call Lynn Barnes at 859-622-2391 for reservations. Or
mail ticket fees to Lynn Barnes, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., 102 Burrier Building, Richmond, KY 40475.
Historically-themed fashion show displays the past for the present
Eastern's apparel design class makes clothing for historical runway show
By: Anna Homa
Posted: 11/29/07
Fashion shows in Italy and France always showcase the newest trends. But those hot new styles don't reach the store racks until they've
been displayed on the runway.
On Dec. 1, an Eastern apparel, design and merchandising (ADM) class, in conjunction with Liberty Hall State Historic Site and
Kentucky Historical Society, is producing a fashion show but with a twist. It won't take a look into the future of clothing but a peek into
the past.
This vintage extravaganza will put on display recreated historic costumes from the 1800s-1830s, said ADM professor Lynn Barnes.
The class is recreating its own garments based on patterns and designs of the original historic costumes, she said.
The public can no longer view some of the costumes at both Liberty Hall and KHS because they are too fragile to be handled or
exhibited, said Jenna Yannone, a senior ADM major.
"We're giving life to some costumes that could never go back on exhibit," Barnes said.
Barnes has done this type of show at other universities, but this is the first time her class at Eastern has attempted such an
undertaking. This show has been a semester in the making, starting sometime in August with research about the time period,
including the music, literature, art, politics and technological advances in design and manufacturing, Barnes said.
The class also looked at the history of the clothing, who wore it and where it was worn, Yannone said.
"It was really cool getting to see real garments people actually wore," said Stephanie Bachmeier, a senior ADM major. "It's totally
different to actually see it, the fabric, the stains people got on their clothing."
The students started actually making the garments in September, with all expenses being paid out of the students' pockets. Those
expenses ranged from $16-$300, depending on the kind of fabric and how much was needed, she said.
"It's an expensive class we're in," said Kathrine Silva, a junior ADM major from Richmond.
Everyone in the class is making an outfit, including Barnes, and will wear it for the show, Yannone said.
Hairstylist J.R. Lamb, from J.C. Penny's in the Fayette Mall, is creating the hair designs based on historic research and images from
the time period, Barnes said.
After the show, the students will own what they worked on, but the museums have asked if they could borrow the garments for other
shows and exhibits of the time period, Barnes said.
"It's been a good learning experience," said Amy Eckes, a sophomore ADM and family consumer sciences education double-major.
Hometown Stars
The Year in Style
BY PIA CATTON
December 11, 2007
URL: http://www.nysun.com/article/67825
In 2007, the dollar was weak, but the design was strong. American fashion designers found a gorgeous groove in both the fall and spring
collections presented this year. There were high notes of style — and a growing sense of the runway show as a form of theater (when
it's not a total circus).
For his company's 40th anniversary, Ralph Lauren held court uptown at Central Park's Conservatory Gardens. In an enormous,
perfectly appointed tent, he presented a collection that relied on his tried-and-true combination of American and English influences.
Equal parts Ascot Racecourse and Kentucky Derby, the spring looks were presented in a setting that emphasized the idea of
grandstands, green courses, and easy elegance.
The mood was also celebratory at Oscar de la Renta's spring collection. There were no major milestones to applaud, but the designer
invited the indie band Polyphonic Spree to perform live. It was a show and a concert in one — and the crowd seemed to love it all. That
is part of what has given Mr. de la Renta so much power: He knows his audience. The fall 2007 collection seemed to define a certain
sort of confident, cultured New York woman. And he keeps it coming all year long.
For spring, Donna Karan left behind her famous use of black fabrics and embraced a palette of tans and browns. The shapes were
classic: nipped waists, wide skirts, and exposed shoulders. It's not a new silhouette, but it's flattering. And if anyone knows that women
want to find a balance of allure and strength, it is Ms. Karan, who created an empire based on understanding what women want to wear.
Though Michael Kors had already built a name for himself, Project Runway has helped to make him one of the most recognizable faces
in his generation of American fashion. But entering the popular culture has not distracted him from turning out consistently chic
collections. His fall 2007 looks were straightforward shapes and classic fabrics such as camel and grey cashmere. For spring, he
presented bright colors that speak to a lively embrace of travel and fashion.
It wasn't an easy year for Marc Jacobs. In addition to a trip to rehab in the spring, the designer earned the ire of many fashion watchers
who endured long waits for his shows to start. But the fact is that when those shows do eventually start, his undeniable talent flows
forth. His fall collection was an artful presentation of a sleek, elongated shape that seemed to herald a return to propriety. But he
shifted course in his spring collection, a crazy quilt of exposed underpinnings, sheer fabrics, and deconstructed designs.
It does not have as broad an appeal as his line Marc by Marc Jacobs does, but it does push the fashion world forward into new territory.
The unpredictable nature of his talent is what makes him an exciting designer to watch. And if he were to move his show to Paris, as he
has threatened to do, New York would lose a major creative force. Here's hoping things settle down for Mr. Jacobs in 2008.
By Sara Gividen
November 27, 2007
It's sure to be a fashionable history lesson.
Eastern Kentucky University students in Lynn Barnes' Apparel, Design and Merchandising class are staging "A Regency Extravaganza: The
Grandeur of Kentucky Costume, 1800-1830," a fashion show at the Kentucky Historical Society, Dec. 1.
The event showcases garments inspired by both the Liberty Hall and KHS historic costume collections " garments the public can no longer see
because they are too fragile to be handled or exhibited.
EKU students are reconstructing their own interpretations of the costumes as close to authentic as possible.
The show will feature primarily women's gowns as well as one men's vest. Students will model their recreated costumes at two different runway
shows.
Jenna Yannone, one of seven in the class, said students have been working on the event for almost a year. She said they started researching the
history of the garments in January and have been recreating the gowns this semester.
"We have recreated them the best we can," Yannone said. "We're using whatever we can get that's close to the actual materials."
Barnes, who served as interim director at Liberty Hall during the summer, said students are helping KHS by providing research on the garments and
giving the garments a new life while at the same time gaining valuable experience in their field of study.
"They are incorporating design and construction skills to recreate those garments," Barnes said.
Each show will last approximately 45 minutes and will feature a slideshow displaying information about each garment.
Barnes said students will be graded based on the thoroughness of their research, reconstruction of the garments and execution.
She said students' career aspirations include design and merchandising everything from making clothing to staging a runway show.
The students will own the garments, but Barnes said some may opt to donate them for use in future exhibits at KHS and Liberty Hall.
Yannone said she hopes to see several people attend.
"We're just hoping they take away a little bit of history about Kentucky and Frankfort at the time and fashion at the time," she said.
A Vintage Fashion Show
"A Regency Extravaganza: Grandeur of Kentucky Costume: 1800-1830" has two shows 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Kentucky Historical
Society. Cider and Christmas cookies will be served. Tickets are $10, but seating is limited. Call Lynn Barnes at 859-622-2391 for reservations. Or
mail ticket fees to Lynn Barnes, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., 102 Burrier Building, Richmond, KY 40475.
Historically-themed fashion show displays the past for the present
Eastern's apparel design class makes clothing for historical runway show
By: Anna Homa
Posted: 11/29/07
Fashion shows in Italy and France always showcase the newest trends. But those hot new styles don't reach the store racks until they've
been displayed on the runway.
On Dec. 1, an Eastern apparel, design and merchandising (ADM) class, in conjunction with Liberty Hall State Historic Site and
Kentucky Historical Society, is producing a fashion show but with a twist. It won't take a look into the future of clothing but a peek into
the past.
This vintage extravaganza will put on display recreated historic costumes from the 1800s-1830s, said ADM professor Lynn Barnes.
The class is recreating its own garments based on patterns and designs of the original historic costumes, she said.
The public can no longer view some of the costumes at both Liberty Hall and KHS because they are too fragile to be handled or
exhibited, said Jenna Yannone, a senior ADM major.
"We're giving life to some costumes that could never go back on exhibit," Barnes said.
Barnes has done this type of show at other universities, but this is the first time her class at Eastern has attempted such an
undertaking. This show has been a semester in the making, starting sometime in August with research about the time period,
including the music, literature, art, politics and technological advances in design and manufacturing, Barnes said.
The class also looked at the history of the clothing, who wore it and where it was worn, Yannone said.
"It was really cool getting to see real garments people actually wore," said Stephanie Bachmeier, a senior ADM major. "It's totally
different to actually see it, the fabric, the stains people got on their clothing."
The students started actually making the garments in September, with all expenses being paid out of the students' pockets. Those
expenses ranged from $16-$300, depending on the kind of fabric and how much was needed, she said.
"It's an expensive class we're in," said Kathrine Silva, a junior ADM major from Richmond.
Everyone in the class is making an outfit, including Barnes, and will wear it for the show, Yannone said.
Hairstylist J.R. Lamb, from J.C. Penny's in the Fayette Mall, is creating the hair designs based on historic research and images from
the time period, Barnes said.
After the show, the students will own what they worked on, but the museums have asked if they could borrow the garments for other
shows and exhibits of the time period, Barnes said.
"It's been a good learning experience," said Amy Eckes, a sophomore ADM and family consumer sciences education double-major.
Hometown Stars
The Year in Style
BY PIA CATTON
December 11, 2007
URL: http://www.nysun.com/article/67825
In 2007, the dollar was weak, but the design was strong. American fashion designers found a gorgeous groove in both the fall and spring
collections presented this year. There were high notes of style — and a growing sense of the runway show as a form of theater (when
it's not a total circus).
For his company's 40th anniversary, Ralph Lauren held court uptown at Central Park's Conservatory Gardens. In an enormous,
perfectly appointed tent, he presented a collection that relied on his tried-and-true combination of American and English influences.
Equal parts Ascot Racecourse and Kentucky Derby, the spring looks were presented in a setting that emphasized the idea of
grandstands, green courses, and easy elegance.
The mood was also celebratory at Oscar de la Renta's spring collection. There were no major milestones to applaud, but the designer
invited the indie band Polyphonic Spree to perform live. It was a show and a concert in one — and the crowd seemed to love it all. That
is part of what has given Mr. de la Renta so much power: He knows his audience. The fall 2007 collection seemed to define a certain
sort of confident, cultured New York woman. And he keeps it coming all year long.
For spring, Donna Karan left behind her famous use of black fabrics and embraced a palette of tans and browns. The shapes were
classic: nipped waists, wide skirts, and exposed shoulders. It's not a new silhouette, but it's flattering. And if anyone knows that women
want to find a balance of allure and strength, it is Ms. Karan, who created an empire based on understanding what women want to wear.
Though Michael Kors had already built a name for himself, Project Runway has helped to make him one of the most recognizable faces
in his generation of American fashion. But entering the popular culture has not distracted him from turning out consistently chic
collections. His fall 2007 looks were straightforward shapes and classic fabrics such as camel and grey cashmere. For spring, he
presented bright colors that speak to a lively embrace of travel and fashion.
It wasn't an easy year for Marc Jacobs. In addition to a trip to rehab in the spring, the designer earned the ire of many fashion watchers
who endured long waits for his shows to start. But the fact is that when those shows do eventually start, his undeniable talent flows
forth. His fall collection was an artful presentation of a sleek, elongated shape that seemed to herald a return to propriety. But he
shifted course in his spring collection, a crazy quilt of exposed underpinnings, sheer fabrics, and deconstructed designs.
It does not have as broad an appeal as his line Marc by Marc Jacobs does, but it does push the fashion world forward into new territory.
The unpredictable nature of his talent is what makes him an exciting designer to watch. And if he were to move his show to Paris, as he
has threatened to do, New York would lose a major creative force. Here's hoping things settle down for Mr. Jacobs in 2008.
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