Chris and Julie Wilson model clothes from the 1950s in the
Back to the Future Fashion Show at Fever Club, Dunedin,
last night. Photo by Gregor Richardon.
With today's fashion working off past trends, the Back to
the Future Fashion Show took a look back before stepping
forward last night.
As one of the first events of iD Dunedin Fashion Week, the
show, organised by Presbyterian Support Otago, used local
resources and talent to create a sight and sound spectacle
for the sell-out crowd at Fever Club.
The organiser, retail manager Chrissy Anderson, said
inspiration came from the amount of pre-loved jewellery and
clothing the organisation had coming through its three
stores.
Designers and the public were inspired by previous fads and
she wanted a show which would appeal to "baby-boomers" and
also teach younger generations about how looks roll around.
"You've actually got to go back to find what the future will
bring," Ms Anderson said.
Fashion from the 1950s, '60s, '70s and '80s was on display in
140 outfits, before the audience was given a peek into the
future with collections from Otago Polytechnic graduates
Melanie Child, Anna Holmes-Libbis and Kate Butler.
Most of the pieces from the past will be on sale at Shop on
Carroll during iD's Starlight Shopping today, at 5.30pm.
All proceeds from the event and sales will go to Family
Works.
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