Audience members time traveled through the decades of fashion at the third annual MU Runway fashion show on Thursday, April 2 in Penfield Hall.
A crew of around 60 people, including makeup artists, hairdressers, photographers and backstage members, ensured the "Timeless" fashion show went smoothly. The night was organized by decades, starting in the 1920-1950s block, then the 1960-1970s, followed by 1990-Y2k and ending with a forward-looking "Modern-Future" era.
Student and local bands performed at the beginning and end of each showcased decade.
MU Runway President Sebastian Blanco '27 told the audience they "all are timeless," introducing the show’s theme and kicking off the night.
The goal of the evening was to showcase expression of fashion with changing styles and people. Blanco said he believes fashion will forever be a mode to creatively express oneself despite the rotating trends.
MU Runway provides an opportunity for students to explore their interests that the academic catalog may not be able to fulfill. Returning model Rowen Black '28 said she has had a lifelong passion for fashion and is working towards a career in modeling.
"It's like a compilation of the creative minded people at Mercer,” Timo Anthony-Sawyer '28 said.
Blanco gave statements about the significance of each period as segments transitioned, highlighting movements, fashion nuances and current events in Macon.
"It is going to be fun,” Vincent Thien Pandey '27, the drummer for MothaFunka, said. “There are small details everywhere so keep an eye out."
Event sponsors included Wear Macon downtown and Elizabeth Vintage, who donated the majority of the clothes the models wore.
Models began the show on jazzy upbeat notes in the 1950s. The looks became looser and nodded towards social movements, with solitary fists in the air, as the 60s-70s models made their way down the catwalk. The 90s and Y2k styles brought form fitting, bright outfits, and the future ended the metallics.
The executive board of the MU Runway club hopes to include more of the community and surrounding schools in future shows.
"Next year's exec and models are gonna make headlines and break down the Penfield walls,” Blanco said in a post on social media after the event.
