TWESE FASHION SHOW
History
The Twese Fashion Show begun as a small event solely put together and participated by members of Twese. We modelled our own clothes. We had no stage, one spotlight and no professional help. Despite that fact, the show went on with fifteen members of our organization modelling and running the show. It was a small scaled success with an African storyteller to contribute to the ambiance. The next year was quite a jump.
Les Vetements African I: (African Clothing 0), our second multicultural fashion show occurred in March of 1993, bringing all the African countries and their clothing together under one umbrella with western clothing. The magnitude of the program tripled as we went from an audience of 75 to approximately 300. Our pool of models reflected a more diverse selection than that of the year before. Faculty and students alike enjoyed being introduced to the beauty of our African clothing.
The third year approached with anticipation and interest and the show grew immensely, Les Vetements Africans II arrived on March 31, 1994 with thirty Rutgers students as models hailing from various African countries and the Carribean. The show was filled with brilliantly colorful cultural scenes as well as contemporary scenes directed by our American culture. The Livingston Student Center was packed with no standing room with a record breaking of 450 in attendance. Other attractions at the show included African food and a crowd-grabbing master of ceremonies. The show was an unprecedented success; leaving people wondering how we would do better the next time around.
In March 1995, Twese co-sponsored the Fashion Show with H.A.R.U (The Haitian Association at Rutgers University). The show was entitled LAmbiance de la Culture. Our models reflected the African, Asian, Latin, Caucasian, and African-American communities within the university community. We opted to use the College Avenue gymnasium primarily because it is a focal point of the New Brunswick campus and it attributed to all the culture within the area. We added a scene that supported the tue essence of multiculturalism by having all forty models start the show in clothing that best suited their culture.
For the fifth fashion show, we outdid ourselves again by bringing in designers that were well known not only here at Rutgers but in the USA. We brought professionals who helped us coordinate the show and make it a grand success. We kept the multicultural atmosphere by featuring models and clothing that represented different cultures. The show was smaller compared to previous year for it was held at the College Avenue Student Center but it was still a huge success.
For the sixth fashion show Twese and H.A.R.U, once again dazzled and surprised its audience with their a show entitled Secrets. The venue for this show was the Livingston Student Center. It unlocked all the doors to the organizations style, professionalism and use of choreography and set design. The African Wedding was said to be the best scene. Many walked away from the show with feeling that the show was worth the money. Comments about the show went ranged from classy, professional, to very tasteful. Tweses fashion show has become the most successful on campus, people remarked.
The seventh fashion was something totally new. The show entitled Mahogany took place in the Douglass Student Center. Every year the show comes up with something new to give the crowd a run for their money. People left the show in anticipation of the next one. Twese was really rising to the top and will set a trend for fashion shows to come in the Rutgers community.
Odyssey, our sixth show was another instant classic in the history of Twese fashion shows. We once again put on a how that left the audience thinking we can never top that.
Our ninth show, Evolution eased their thoughts. These were up for the challenge and again delivered. We modelled designs that were of the times and even left people wanting to go out and find some of the things seen in the show. This show was only a stepping-stone to one of the biggest extravaganza that would be held the very next year.
Unleashed, our tenth show was a culmination of everything that Twese had worked so hard to achieve in our nine previous shows. It was held at the Livingston gym and recorded the largest crowd in the fashion show history. This show had an array of designs from the everyday fashion, African fashion, and elegant evening wears. We thought we had reached an all time high which left even some of our members worried because they had fears we would not be able to top Unleashed.
Fast forward to 2008 when they thought it was all over. People wondered what else can they feature that we havent seen before? In their opinion, the fashion show had hit its peak. When they thought it was all over, Twese asked the people Vogue vs. Vibe: Whats your subscription? This fashion show stunt its audience. A record breaking attendance at the Cook Gym was witnessed. This show was like no other a new attendee said.
The 18th Annual Twese Fashion Show entitled Fashion Passport did not have the same number in attendance as it was held in the College Avenue student center. The crowd enjoyed the show as always.
The 19th show was simply a red carpet event. Held at the newly renovated Livingston students center, this show was one of a kind. Panache 101 was exactly what was need in the wait for the 20th Annual Twese Fashion Show. Panache 101 is said to be one of the most professional, classy, and elegant show. It won an award (Outstanding Large Event by Student Organization) at the rOSCARS (Rutgers Outstanding Students Celebration and Recognition , an award ceremony for student organization at Rutgers University) .
As we all patiently wait and for some eagerly, we would like to share one secret of the fashion show with you. How do we continue to out do ourselves? Because we plan for the future.
Les Vetements African I: (African Clothing 0), our second multicultural fashion show occurred in March of 1993, bringing all the African countries and their clothing together under one umbrella with western clothing. The magnitude of the program tripled as we went from an audience of 75 to approximately 300. Our pool of models reflected a more diverse selection than that of the year before. Faculty and students alike enjoyed being introduced to the beauty of our African clothing.
The third year approached with anticipation and interest and the show grew immensely, Les Vetements Africans II arrived on March 31, 1994 with thirty Rutgers students as models hailing from various African countries and the Carribean. The show was filled with brilliantly colorful cultural scenes as well as contemporary scenes directed by our American culture. The Livingston Student Center was packed with no standing room with a record breaking of 450 in attendance. Other attractions at the show included African food and a crowd-grabbing master of ceremonies. The show was an unprecedented success; leaving people wondering how we would do better the next time around.
In March 1995, Twese co-sponsored the Fashion Show with H.A.R.U (The Haitian Association at Rutgers University). The show was entitled LAmbiance de la Culture. Our models reflected the African, Asian, Latin, Caucasian, and African-American communities within the university community. We opted to use the College Avenue gymnasium primarily because it is a focal point of the New Brunswick campus and it attributed to all the culture within the area. We added a scene that supported the tue essence of multiculturalism by having all forty models start the show in clothing that best suited their culture.
For the fifth fashion show, we outdid ourselves again by bringing in designers that were well known not only here at Rutgers but in the USA. We brought professionals who helped us coordinate the show and make it a grand success. We kept the multicultural atmosphere by featuring models and clothing that represented different cultures. The show was smaller compared to previous year for it was held at the College Avenue Student Center but it was still a huge success.
For the sixth fashion show Twese and H.A.R.U, once again dazzled and surprised its audience with their a show entitled Secrets. The venue for this show was the Livingston Student Center. It unlocked all the doors to the organizations style, professionalism and use of choreography and set design. The African Wedding was said to be the best scene. Many walked away from the show with feeling that the show was worth the money. Comments about the show went ranged from classy, professional, to very tasteful. Tweses fashion show has become the most successful on campus, people remarked.
The seventh fashion was something totally new. The show entitled Mahogany took place in the Douglass Student Center. Every year the show comes up with something new to give the crowd a run for their money. People left the show in anticipation of the next one. Twese was really rising to the top and will set a trend for fashion shows to come in the Rutgers community.
Odyssey, our sixth show was another instant classic in the history of Twese fashion shows. We once again put on a how that left the audience thinking we can never top that.
Our ninth show, Evolution eased their thoughts. These were up for the challenge and again delivered. We modelled designs that were of the times and even left people wanting to go out and find some of the things seen in the show. This show was only a stepping-stone to one of the biggest extravaganza that would be held the very next year.
Unleashed, our tenth show was a culmination of everything that Twese had worked so hard to achieve in our nine previous shows. It was held at the Livingston gym and recorded the largest crowd in the fashion show history. This show had an array of designs from the everyday fashion, African fashion, and elegant evening wears. We thought we had reached an all time high which left even some of our members worried because they had fears we would not be able to top Unleashed.
Fast forward to 2008 when they thought it was all over. People wondered what else can they feature that we havent seen before? In their opinion, the fashion show had hit its peak. When they thought it was all over, Twese asked the people Vogue vs. Vibe: Whats your subscription? This fashion show stunt its audience. A record breaking attendance at the Cook Gym was witnessed. This show was like no other a new attendee said.
The 18th Annual Twese Fashion Show entitled Fashion Passport did not have the same number in attendance as it was held in the College Avenue student center. The crowd enjoyed the show as always.
The 19th show was simply a red carpet event. Held at the newly renovated Livingston students center, this show was one of a kind. Panache 101 was exactly what was need in the wait for the 20th Annual Twese Fashion Show. Panache 101 is said to be one of the most professional, classy, and elegant show. It won an award (Outstanding Large Event by Student Organization) at the rOSCARS (Rutgers Outstanding Students Celebration and Recognition , an award ceremony for student organization at Rutgers University) .
As we all patiently wait and for some eagerly, we would like to share one secret of the fashion show with you. How do we continue to out do ourselves? Because we plan for the future.
