Former DMACC student Alexander Solla (seated) of Johnston has her hair curled by former DMACC student Jessie Smith of Ankeny prior to the start of the DMACC Fashion Institute's 10th Annual Fashion Show on Thur., April 18th, at the Black Box Theatre on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. The celebration featured a total of three runway shows, held April 18th-19th, and a "Midnight Metro" theme that was inspired by New York City's subway system.
Students presented their design creations across four categories: Cut and Sew, Styled, Reworked and Avant-Garde.
Cut and Sew: In this category, the art of cutting and sewing fashion is highlighted. Each ensemble is a testament to the skills and precision of the sewist from pattern drafting to final construction details.
Styled: This category places emphasis on the skill and creativity of fashion styling. Each ensemble is a testament to the art of pairing garments, accessories and make-up to create cohesive and captivating looks.
Reworked: This category celebrates the ingenuity of upcycled fashion. Each ensemble tells a story of transformation, breathing new life into forgotten garments and materials.
Avant-Garde: In this category, students put their imagination and creativity on display. From daring silhouettes to unconventional materials, each ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional fashion.
Photos courtesy of Andrea Montes Melendez
Former DMACC student Caitlynn Bell (seated) of Pleasant Hill has her hair curled by Elizabeth Dealba of Des Moines.
Diggi Smith of Coralville poses for a photo prior to the start of the fashion show.
Set designers Joanna Rangel-Bello (left) of Des Moines and Rosio Lugo of Des Moines add a coat of paint to the set in the Black Box Theatre. Both are second-year Fashion Design students.
Adison Lipova (left) from Aveda Institute Des Moines applies make-up to Ayla Esperanza of Des Moines.
First-year DMACC Fashion Career Academy student Caeden DeBruin (right) of Ankeny adjusts the outfit of his model, Ankeny High School student Caden Bahe of Ankeny.
A group of five models listen to instructions prior to the start of the 10th Annual DFI Fashion Show The models include (left to right) Hannah Ryan of Waukee, Courtney Dunn of Urbandale, Grace Carlson of Urbandale, Amana Fay of Ankeny and Stacia Hammes of Des Moines.
Hope Johnson, a first-year DMACC Fashion student from Ankeny, poses in a “Strawberry Shortcake" outfit. Sal Ludwig is the designer for this outfit, which is under the styled category.
Designer Joanna Rangel-Bello (left) of Des Moines adjusts the “water bottle dress" worn by model Abby Davis, a second-year DMACC Associate General Studies student, while Rangel-Bello's mom Maria looks on. (Joanna's mom is wearing another one of Joanna's designs.
Fashion show models Béla Brookes (left to right) of Polk City, Samantha Huynh of Ames and Lily Inthalangsy of Ankeny pose for a photo. All are wearing designs by Addy Kaster.
Second-year DMACC Liberal Arts student Kathy Dang of Des Moines models the outfit designed by Sal Ludwig, not photographed.
Grand View University student Molly Trumblee of Hazelton models an outfit entered in the reworked category.
Kyla Hammond (left to right), Taryn Hill and Mirabella Oldenburger pose prior to walking down the runway on Thur., April 18th, at the Black Box Theatre on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Hammond is not a DMACC student; however, Hill is a first-year DMACC Business student and Oldenburger is enrolled in DMACC's Fashion Styling program.
Some of the male models pose for a photo. They are Bernard Farley, a second-year DMACC Fashion Styling student from Ankeny; Zeke Wolee, a first-year DMACC Cybersecurity student originally from Sioux Falls and now living in Ankeny; Ankeny High School student Caden Bahe of Ankeny; Ankeny Centennial High School student Oscar Anderson of Ankeny; first-year DMACC Career Advantage Fashion Academy student Caeden DeBruin of Ankeny; and Kelly Burch, a volunteer model from Des Moines.
First-year DMACC Fashion Design student Nyiel Mayen (left) and Steven Paye (right) of Waukee help model Chol Chuol of Waukee with her outfit.
First-year DMACC Fashion student Quinn Matzen of Des Moines models the outfit she calls “Capitalist Couture" and designed for the Fashion Gala.
Model Joe Kimball of Ankeny poses in his avant-garde outfit.
Aiyanna Mitchell of Des Moines poses in the outfit designed by Addison Kaster.
First-year DMACC Career Advantage Fashion Academy student Emma Beeck (right) of Ankeny makes sure her design of “the picnic basket" modeled by Gillian Lunde of Ankeny, looks just right. The outfit is listed under the avant-garde category.
Designer Sage Bissett, a first-year DMACC Psychology student from Altoona, makes an adjustment to the “Burrrrr" outfit worn by model Sidney Hall, a DMACC Liberal Arts & Animal Science student from Altoona. The outfit is listed in the cut and sew category.
Adrian Dre of Ankeny poses in an outfit listed under the avant-garde category.
First-year DMACC Culinary Arts student Saaliyah Singleton smiles as she poses in an outfit titled “Mari-Po" designed by Alex Vargas, not photographed.
Model Serena Nelson (left), a first-year DMACC Graphic Design student from Ankeny, poses with designer Sarah Russell, a first-year DMACC Mortuary Science student from Ankeny.
Jaya Daley (left), a second-year DMACC Psychology Transfer student from West Des Moines, gets a final look from designed Lacie Reitsma, a first-year DMACC Career Advantage Fashion Academy student from Ankeny Christian Academy. Reitsma lives in Ankeny.
Ella Neades, a former DMACC Fashion student from Des Moines, models an outfit under the cut and sew category. It was designed by Rosio Lugo, not photographed.
Clarice Ward (left), a first-year DMACC Fashion Design student from Des Moines, adjusts the collar on the outfit worn by Makayla Heller of Johnston.
Check out the safety pins in the hair of model Evie Armstrong of Pella! This outfit was one of eight designs by Hunter Wells of Hartford. Dani Kasner designed nine outfits, all worn by models in the cut and sew category.
Jillian Hicks of Des Moines poses in an outfit designed by Clarice Ward.
Bailey Dorr, a first-year DMACC Marketing student, poses in an outfit designed by Nora Hernandez Landeros.
Hunter Wells (left), a DMACC Interior Design student from Hartford, helps Allie Harris of Des Moines put on her gloves prior to the start of the 10th Annual DFI Fashion Show.
Yamilet Rangel of Ames poses in an outfit listed under the styled category.
Faith Sardou (left) from Bondurant and Sara Digé of Ankeny pose for a photo. Both are second-year Liberal Arts students at DMACC.
Sara Digé uses a portable dressing room to make an outfit adjustment.
The entire Fashion Show was directed and produced by DMACC Fashion Design students. Jaelie Noglo was the fashion show director; Addy Kaster was the producer; Victoria Burrell was the marketing director; Dani Kasner served as the digital marketer; Nora Hernandez-Landeros was the graphic designer; Kaylie Coggins and Jena Wright served as community/vendor coordinators; Maki Bauza-Marinez was the model coordinator; and Rosio Lugo and Joanna Rangel-Bello were the set designers.
To learn more about the DMACC Fashion Institute, visit fashion.dmacc.edu.