April 17, 2023
Mesa College Fashion Reunites with the History Center for a Fashion Redux that will
be Totally Awesome
By Office of Communications
San Diego, CA ---- FASHION REDUX 2023 GLAM 80’s finale party and fashion show with this year’s designer challenge focuses on historic
garments from the 1980s. Relive it – or experience it anew - either way, it will be
totally awesome.
This year, The San Diego History Center and Mesa College’s Fashion Program celebrate
a 12-year collaboration for Fashion Redux 2023. Fashion Redux is an annual design
competition for students in the Fashion Program at San Diego Mesa College. Students
are challenged to design a look that incorporates structural elements inspired by
historic garments held in the San Diego History Center’s Historic Clothing and Textile
Collection.
“We are especially excited for this exhibition because this year is the first time
that Fashion Redux is being held fully in person since COVID, stated Jordyn Smiley, Associate Professor
of Fashion at San Diego Mesa College. Being able to see the students' work up close
and hear from the designers in person will add so much more to the experience.
The theme for this year's exhibit is the 1980s, and the students were inspired by
both historical garments from the San Diego History Center and the powerful themes of the decade. The 1980s were a time of vibrance and larger-than-life
styles, but they are also known for being an era of great upheaval and global change. The winning student designs encompassed a variety of these themes from
the AIDS crisis to 1980s glam style icons, resulting in a collection of vibrant, powerful
garments.
Four finalists have their completed designs on exhibit at the San Diego History Center,
along with the inspiration pieces from the Historic Clothing and Textile Collection
on exhibit starting April 20, 2023.
Program includes gallery opening, presentation of final four garments with live models,
voting and announcement of the People’s Choice Award, and a Q&A with the student designers.
Beverages and light refreshments will be available.
Date/Time: Fashion ReDux Opening Night Reception
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6:00-7:45 pm
Tickets: SDHC Members $10, General- $15
Tickets available via the San Diego History Center webpage here
Visit: https://sandiegohistory.org/event/fashion-redux-2023-glam 80s
Location: San Diego History Center
Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3
San Diego, CA 92101
Free parking
About The San Diego History Center
The San Diego History Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has been preserving our region’s history and making it available
to the public since 1928. It operates its flagship museum in the heart of Balboa Park as well as the Junípero Serra Museum
in historic Presidio Park and tells the diverse stories from our region’s past. The
History Center is the steward of our heritage and the principal resource for San Diego
history. No other institution is solely devoted to preserving San Diego’s collective
history and enhancing community identity.For more information visit www.sandiegohistory.org
About the San Diego Mesa College Fashion Program
As part of San Diego Mesa College's Fashion program, students can create inventive
designs and projects while informing our culture. Students will learn how to capture
their artistic vision efficiently by using digital technology, and apply knowledge
from courses in sketching, sewing, pattern making, and draping to physically bring
designs to life. Students will learn styling, how to interpret trends, and execute
stunning visual displays. In addition, students will be using the latest technologies
to track sales, interpret analytics, and create tech-packs and marketing materials.
Mesa students immerse themselves in the local fashion community with opportunities
to participate in field excursions and study abroad, hold internship positions, and
learn from our expert faculty and knowledgeable guest speakers. Mesa’s curriculum
is curated by faculty who possess extensive industry experiences with insights from
an advisory committee of fashion professionals. Students will find support on and
off campus to achieve their goals to enter a fashion profession or pursue further
education at another institution. Our alumni have competed on Project Runway and found
employment with Dior, Steve Madden, Volcom, and many more. Learn more at: www.sdmesa.edu/fashion
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