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Last night Horatius in Potrero Hill was the scene of Marching (R) Evolution, the last in a series of student produced fashion shows that have been taking place around San Francisco for the last month.  These shows, each of which were organized, designed and executed by teams of 6-10 students without the aid of professional production companies, publicity teams, or casting agents gave attendees a fashion flash forward to the industry's future; and it looks great!

Image: Style Wylde/S. WhittleMarching (R) Evolution featured the designs of Jasmin Jian an expert seamstress with a penchant for chain mail, Carly Mikkelsen, a textile design up and comer with an eye for military silhouettes, and Mo, an accessories designer who owns the company Opera Scura.  

A fashion homage to the military trends that storm the runways season after season, the show was well edited and featured a cast of spirited models that brought a sense of fun to the event with their gold-leaf guns and James Bond poses.

 Image: Style Wylde/ S.WhittleSitting in the audience last night it was impossible not to  smile to oneself thinking about the constant dialogue those of us already working in the industry engage in regarding how we can improve local events and get the region recognized.  By the end of the evening it was clear, those wanting to improve local events and the region's image as a fashion-backward city, should take a lesson from the students and simply work hard, think through all the details and just do it!

image: Style Wylde/S. Whittle 

Marching (R) Evolution was produced by students from San Francisco City College's Fashion Department, many of who will take part in the college's Final Runway Event Belle Epoque next week.  For more on the students, and the Fashion Department visit City College Online.