Style It Up

Boston University’s 23rd annual Impact Fashion Show “Fashion is Black” was held on February 26th, 2011 at the Metcalf Ballroom of the George Sherman Union. The show was in honor of Black History Month and was presented by the UMOJA Black Student Union. The night was set to feature five local designers as well as singers, poets, rappers, steppers and dancers. But no one really knew the amazing night that was soon to occur.

The show was kicked off with designer Joe Malaika, who sent the models down the runway in simple light colored sweaters and t-shirts with his trademarked “M” in angel wings. The models worked the runway and kept the audiences energy up. Then the Boston University step team X-Ception came out on stage to give one hot performance that made the audience go crazy with their step routine spoofing the TV show The Game.

After the step team cleared the stage, the models came out rocking the runway in Dujour Vintage. You felt as if you were transported to a different time era as the models were draped in unique vintage clothing. Finally, the first act was suppose to be over as the Boston University dance team Soultice finished their hip-hop routine, but then host KaoVanny took the stage announcing that before intermission, there was going to be a “dougie” competition.

Audience members flew up on stage to show off their moves to the hit song “Teach me how to Dougie.” After some fierce competition, the audience voted for their favorite and the ultimate dougier was chosen. After a short intermission, it was back to the fashion. Jewelry designer Perpetual Anastasia was the next designer to feature her designs. Her creations were unique and not something you would see everyday. After finishing her scene, singer Lisa Bello took the stage to sing an acoustic set that set the mood for girly designer Sparklle T. Sparklle T’s designs were classy with a hint of sexiness. The models hit the runway in an array of pieces. Finally, stylists of Urban Fresh dressed the models in vintage varsity jackets, leotards, 80’s dresses, denim vests and other unique pieces. The styles were fun and edgy and would be seen on any trendsetter.

From the performers to the dougie competition, and the models keeping the audiences energy up and on their toes, Fashion is Black was a huge success. It couldn’t have been possible without all of the ambitious and talented people who came together for a great cause and put on an amazing show.

See you at the next college show,

Michelle Leonardo