Drexel Does It Big. (Mirror Image)

Drexel Does It Big.

Look at this dress! It's outstanding. Absolutely phenomenal. The thick red and black stripes and studded belt details are the last accessories we'd expect to see on a tiered, plunging V, tank-strapped eveningown. But it oh so works in a, let me see at the risk of sounding redundant this week, in a Carrie Bradshaw-kind-of-way.

This gown was designed by Drexel senior, Denice Lacen, and inspired by the video game Mortal Kombat. It won Best of Show at the university's annual end of school year fashion show featuring the designs of 35 seniors.

Grouping after grouping flashed down the runway. Some of the more creative themes included a grouping of multicolored gingham gowns, some layered, some hombred. Senior Chanelle Austin showcased a collection of lacy, sort of lingere-like eveningwear collection inspired by a Cinderella that ditched her evil fairy godmother. (We think that's cool.)

Theresa Ferguson's flowing beautifully constructed silk gowns won a well-deserved Award for Creativity in Dress Design and Bridgette Deshais presented earthy ensembles that featured the coolest open-toed boot-like shoes I've ever seen. This collection won the Jane Carton Best in Accessory Design. Actually, Deshais tied with Sarah Chappel who mixed knit and tie-dye to create a richly hued collection of interesting short silhouettes.

All in all the collections were a rich, strong, example of student fashion at its best. This brings us to the end of the university collection season. Look out for a story rounding up the fashions in an upcoming Image section. Click here to see more pictures of the Drexel show. And go to the Mirror Image blog to see collections from Moore and Philadelphia University.

Posted by Elizabeth Wellington on May 29, 2008 7:55 AM | Permalink

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Comments (4)

Mo Williams:

I think that this gown was FANTASTIC! I loved it. The designer was so creative and I won't be surprised if i see this on somebody famous at the red carpet. I think that this dress deserved to win and I am happy that it did.

Posted by Mo Williams | May 29, 2008 10:17 PM

Posted on May 29, 2008 22:17

Seo Crosby:

Oh that red piece is amazing! Kudos to Denice Lacen for such fabulous work!

Posted by Seo Crosby | May 30, 2008 7:02 AM

Posted on May 30, 2008 07:02

Tony Saitta:

When is a dress breathtaking?
When Denice Lacen designs it.

Posted by Tony Saitta | May 30, 2008 11:35 AM

Posted on May 30, 2008 11:35

Mary Ann Herbert:

dear Glen That's so great and I'am sure you are so proude of her. It is a beautiful dress design and a wonderful way to end her schooling.Good Luck to her and I'll look for her work in the future. Love Mary Ann

Posted by Mary Ann Herbert | May 30, 2008 11:45 AM

Posted on May 30, 2008 11:45

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The Mirror Image team consists of Inquirer and philly.com writers with a passion for fashion and an eye for the trends. We live to shop and shop to live, but always appreciate a good sale. We know that “What I am going to wear?” is a serious question, possibly requiring consultation and multiple outfit changes. We believe beauty treatments can be a necessity instead of a luxury, and consider awards shows required viewing. Above all, we strive to bring style into our daily lives – and have fun telling others about it.

Contributor Elizabeth Wellington has been the Inquirer's Fashion Reporter since 2003 and writes the Mirror, Mirror column for the Sunday Image section. She is a bargain shopper who hates buying pants and rarely meets a dress she doesn’t like.

Contributor Chris Gray is the editor of the Image section, and has been a reporter and editor at the Inquirer since 2001. She believes you are never too tall for heels and considers text messaging a vital form of communication.

Contributor Karen Heller covered fashion for several years, nationally and regionally, and has an enduring interest in style and fashion. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary, she reports on popular culture. Her column appears in the Wednesday Daily Magazine.

Contributor Kristen Graham is a Philly.com producer and columnist. She is still recovering from her mother dressing her in homemade cotton plaid bell-bottoms as a toddler, and regards religious Project Runway and What Not To Wear watching as the only way to make amends.

Contributor Jodie Chester Lowe is a Philly.com Entertainment producer and a member of the Great Expectations project team. By college, she knew she needed to expand her wardrobe beyond casual shirts and jeans. She’s branched out with the tops, but denim still gets its own drawer (or two) in her dresser.

Contributor Ellen Dunkel is the Philly.com Entertainment channel manager. She was almost literally born to shop, having grown up in Paramus, N.J., the No. 2 ZIP code in the United States for retail sales. She often serves as a personal shopper for family members who are missing the fashion gene.

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