Medieval Fashion Inspires Winning Dress in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition
Summary
Lund’s winning design is a medieval-inspired evening gown, titled “Elegantly Goth,” a knee-length gray, wine and white dress with a long train, fitted bodice and brooch.Victoria received a $5,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of New York City for her orange and yellow evening gown inspired by Janis Joplin and other bohemian styles.In third place, Hayden, Idaho teen Caitlin Nolan won a $4,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of Portland for her “menswear inspired” tuxedo dress.Topete receives a full-tuition scholarship to study at The Art Institute of California – San Diego and will join Lund in New York City for Fashion Week.Victoria received a $5,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of New York City for her orange and yellow evening gown inspired by Janis Joplin and other bohemian styles.In third place, Hayden, Idaho teen Caitlin Nolan won a $4,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of Portland for her “menswear inspired” tuxedo dress.In the Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Fashion Retail Management category, Renee Topete from San Diego, California won first prize for her “Making a Difference” belt concept, to create belts out of recycled products.Topete receives a full-tuition scholarship to study at The Art Institute of California – San Diego and will join Lund in New York City for Fashion Week.