Pres. Becerra modeling an evening gown designed by alumnus Ernesto Santalla \u201823 (photo courtesy of Will Nelson)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPacious, a former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office lawyer, came to Marymount in 2018 to pursue a new career in fashion design. For the showcase, she created almost a dozen retro-inspired pieces, with bright colors and psychedelic patterns reminiscent of 1970s fashion. Her collection featured everything from evening gowns to streetwear, effortlessly mixing fashion and function.<\/span><\/p>\nModels wearing retro-inspired clothing designed by Annie Pacious (photo courtesy of Will Nelson)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThomas, meanwhile, designed six garments for the performances. During her design process, Thomas hand-dyed fabrics using natural materials such as roses and onion skins to create vibrant colors and one-of-a-kind patterns. She wanted her pieces to highlight sustainable fashion practices and showcase \u201cthe beauty of God\u2019s creation.”<\/span><\/p>\nHand-dyed pieces created by Lydia Thomas (photo courtesy of Will Nelson)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe show ended with the presentation of student achievement awards. These included the Namsbe Foundation Arthur H. Taylor Award for Excellence in Menswear, given to Caroline MacDonald for her menswear looks that incorporated satin and floral patterns. Other awards included the Portfolio in Motion Award (Annie Pacious), Sister Gabrielle Berg Award (Lydia Thomas and Cameren Golden), Service and Leadership Award (Best Kornwoodtikun), Stand Out Performance in Fashion Merchandising Award (Johanna Ramirez-Juan) and Stand Out Performance in Fashion Design Award (Bria Fisher).<\/span><\/p>\nFeatured student designers Annie Pacious and Lydia Thomas at the VIP reception<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLangner then addressed attendees, VIPs and students and offered them a roadmap to success. <\/span><\/p>\n“Success is three things \u2014 talent, opportunity and perseverance,” he explained. “When you have all three together, you can say you have success or you find your way of achieving success. It’s not always what others see in you, but what you see in yourself.”<\/span><\/p>\nModels and designers then made one last lap around the runway and said a final<\/span> au revoir <\/span><\/i>to the audience and VIPs before concluding Portfolio in Motion 2024: Soir\u00e9e. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Last weekend, Marymount University students transported audiences to a suave \u201cSoir\u00e9e\u201d during the 2024 Portfolio in Motion fashion showcase. The show featured a variety of looks, from modern bridal pieces to edgy streetwear, all themed around elegance and sophistication. \u201cThis year\u2019s Portfolio in Motion showcased an elegant environment for a dinner party, Soir\u00e9e,\u201d said Julia […]<\/p>\n
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