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Mountains of the Moon by Melissa Baswell: The Spring 2010 Collection
Showing posts with label sustainable runway show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sustainable runway show. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Chicago Fashion Week: Behind the Scenes!
Ever wonder what goes on backstage at a fashion week runway show? Last month, Mountains of the Moon showed our spring 2010 collection at both Portland and Chicago Fashion Weeks. The Chicago show, Vert Couture, was the finale event of the week and showcased all sustainable designers. Take a behind the scenes stroll with me through pre-show preps and the show itself as told through photographs! (This story was originally posted by our friends at Ecouterre).
Photo by Chad Smith.
Presenting my Spring 2010 collection at Vert Couture, Chicago Fashion Focus’s first-ever, all-sustainable runway show, on Sunday was an amazing experience—and a hectic one. Many people from Chicago’s fashion and green scenes came together to produce the show, and the backstage buzzed with excitement, chaos, and anticipation as the designers, producers, models, makeup artists, and crew prepared for the event. I took the opportunity in between last-minute fittings, run-throughs, and the show itself to capture some behind-the-scenes moments at this groundbreaking inaugural event.
The official Vert Couture sign, printed with and on eco-friendly materials, was set up in the lobby to greet guests. Dubbed “An Evening of Chicago Spring Fashion and Environmental Responsibility,” the show featured local eco-designers.
Aveda and Sugar & Spice provided hair and makeup for our beautiful Ford Models pre-show.
That afternoon, a final run-through to nail down timing before the big event.
The volunteer dressers arrive and I take a few moments to go through each of my looks with them.
Models from Ford prepared to dress for the show’s first looks.
Press/media set up to cover the show.
Guests fill the seats prior to the show, which was sold out (including standing room only!)
The DJ begins to spin tunes for the crowd in advance of the opening looks.
Looks from our Spring collection hang awaiting their runway debut.
Annie Novotny of Frei Designs and I wait in anticipation to show our collections.
After a quick change-over into my looks, my models wait to walk.
I quickly make some finishing touches on each model before she hits the stage.
The Spring 2010 collection from Mountains of the Moon makes its entrance.
After my collection shows, it's time for all of the designers and models to take a final group walk. And with that, a successful, sustainable show comes to a close!
Many thanks to my amazing assistant Mary Welch Fox (a New York Fashion Week dresser alum), who took a break from Mountains of the Moon to work non-stop for two weeks to help Vert Couture founders Bianca and Michael Alexander create an incredible show.
Photo by Chad Smith.
Presenting my Spring 2010 collection at Vert Couture, Chicago Fashion Focus’s first-ever, all-sustainable runway show, on Sunday was an amazing experience—and a hectic one. Many people from Chicago’s fashion and green scenes came together to produce the show, and the backstage buzzed with excitement, chaos, and anticipation as the designers, producers, models, makeup artists, and crew prepared for the event. I took the opportunity in between last-minute fittings, run-throughs, and the show itself to capture some behind-the-scenes moments at this groundbreaking inaugural event.
The official Vert Couture sign, printed with and on eco-friendly materials, was set up in the lobby to greet guests. Dubbed “An Evening of Chicago Spring Fashion and Environmental Responsibility,” the show featured local eco-designers.
Aveda and Sugar & Spice provided hair and makeup for our beautiful Ford Models pre-show.
That afternoon, a final run-through to nail down timing before the big event.
The volunteer dressers arrive and I take a few moments to go through each of my looks with them.
Models from Ford prepared to dress for the show’s first looks.
Press/media set up to cover the show.
Guests fill the seats prior to the show, which was sold out (including standing room only!)
The DJ begins to spin tunes for the crowd in advance of the opening looks.
Looks from our Spring collection hang awaiting their runway debut.
Annie Novotny of Frei Designs and I wait in anticipation to show our collections.
After a quick change-over into my looks, my models wait to walk.
I quickly make some finishing touches on each model before she hits the stage.
The Spring 2010 collection from Mountains of the Moon makes its entrance.
After my collection shows, it's time for all of the designers and models to take a final group walk. And with that, a successful, sustainable show comes to a close!
Many thanks to my amazing assistant Mary Welch Fox (a New York Fashion Week dresser alum), who took a break from Mountains of the Moon to work non-stop for two weeks to help Vert Couture founders Bianca and Michael Alexander create an incredible show.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Fashion Weeks Galore!
Fashion Week? Pashaw! It's Fashion MONTH here at Mountains of the Moon, and we hope you'll join us at one of the following fabulous events during Portland Fashion Week and Fashion Focus (Chicago Fashion Week).
Mountains of the Moon Spring 2010 Collection at closing night of Portland Fashion Week. October 11, 2009 at 8 PM, Vigor Industrial Shipyard, Portland, OR. Tickets available here. (Pssst! Use code motm for 10% off your tickets!).
Meet the Designers of Fashion Focus (Chicago Fashion Week). October 25, 2009 at 2 PM. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington, Chicago, IL. Mountains of the Moon designer/president Melissa Baswell will be one of ten designers serving on this special panel. Bring your questions! RSVP required to aibi@aibi.com.
Mountains of the Moon Spring 2010 Collection at Vert Couture Sustainable Runway Show, the finale show of Fashion Focus.
October 25, 2009 at 7 PM. Yates Gallery, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL. Come see our SS10 collection on the runway alongside other top Chicago eco-fashion labels. Tickets available here.
We hope you'll grace us with your oh-so-eco-chic presence at one of these fine fashion events this month.
xoxo,
The Ladies of MotM
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