Events: NC State Fashion Show

This is Jenny Logan. She's a designer.  

 This time I was so fortunate to spend an afternoon helping Jenny present her vision to the world. The world, via NC State's School of Design. I was thrilled to photograph the excitement within our little group of Jenny's muses. Such talent, this one. This week was NC State's fashion week and wonderful new talent hit the runway. Tonight was the AATS Fashion Expose and this is how it went...

It all started with a fresh coat of paint. 

  

After hair and makeup, the ladies ventured to the back hall for some last-minute runway practice. These girls knew how to do their thing but a little refresh to loosen up nerves, was exactly what was needed. This is Megan. All I saw was Covergirl. Easy...breezy...BEAUTIFUL. You know?

Tessa is a wonderful little fashion guru that specializes in styling beautiful women and making them model-ready. Fitfully perfect, Tessa works at Revolver in downtown Raleigh. Revolver is a kick ass up-scale consignment boutique that houses some really awesome gems. Definitely worth a visit. 

These ladies on the left were giving me some street style that I gladly accepted. I have always been envious of the work that goes on within the College of Textiles and Design at NC State. There is always wonderful product and ideas pumping out of this in-town fashion factory. Im glad we have somewhere close where young creativity can harvest and produce some great things. 

We need more of this in the South. 

Since tonight had a little bit of flavor and taste, I went big and rocked some KILLER vintage, plaid overalls from Lucky Strike Vintage in downtown Raleigh. These puppies were to die for...and comfortable. Overalls might be my new thing? With some Doc Martens of course. 

There is no feeling like being backstage. A mix of anticipation, excitement, and absolute terror. It is a rare, but exhilarating feeling. Addicting...and ridiculously rewarding as the tide subsides. 

Again, so so fortunate to share this evening with the wonderfully talented Jenny Logan. There is something especially inspiring about a new artist...their passion just seeps into your thoughts as a reminder to keep doing what you love. Thanks again Jenny. Keep it coming.

-MDB