Design firms from the Sacramento area compete to create stunning fashions out of architectural materials in an over-the-top fashion show, this year at the Sacramento Zoo.
All proceeds benefit the IIDA Sacramento Student Design Award. Thais’ company, LPAS, participated and I was on their team. Unfortunately, Thais couldn’t attend, but she did get me an extra ticket. The venue on a perfect fall evening with various animals making noises in the background:
One of my neighbors and friend I met through bicycling, Terri, came with me. We found a bench in a shady spot and claimed it. A perfect place to watch everyone check out the table with the design boards.
The LPAS design board:
Along came Marcie — I think she was the master designer and executor of the LPAS entry. Lots of people had input and prepared materials, but Marcie made it happen — and Sedonah, our model.
Marcie’s mother, Terri, joined us:
Some members of the LPAS team:
A few of the 10 fashions.
This model took off her turtle-shell hat and attached it to a “torch” to make a parasol:
LPAS won the category of Most Wearable:
The winner from HY:
Such a fun event.
arletelouise 