A UChicago Ballerina
From working out in Henry Crown to studying in the Reg, there are a few places a UChicago student will inevitably spend too much of their time at. Today I collaborated with my friend and beautiful ballerina Aixin Chen and shot a series of photos called “A UChicago Ballerina.” All photos taken...
MODA Model Rehearsal
The first rehearsal for the MODA fashion show’s runway models took place yesterday night at Ida Noyes. I usually associate this building with film screenings and CAPS meetings, but this Thursday night, the west wing turned into a dimly lit multi-stage catwalk featuring three groups of leggy, simply-but-well-dressed, and, surprisingly well-coordinated UChicago and UChicago affiliated...
MODA Flashback, 2012: Spring Fashion Show
MODA’s Spring 2012 Fashion Show stayed downtown and expanded, moving venues to Chicago’s Union Station. The event was bigger than ever, and with the support of Michigan Magazine, Refinery29, Kiss FM, Chicago Shopping and more, MODA met its goal of a record-breaking audience of +1,000 attendees! Showing off creations by Ann Taylor, Rent the Runway,...
MODA Flashback, 2011: Spring Fashion Show
Friday, 4 March 2011, was the ultimate milestone for MODA. Taking a giant leap outside of university confines, MODA moved its annual Spring Fashion Show off the campus and into downtown, and the Chicago Cultural Center acted as the perfect backdrop for MODA’s Show. 700 guests enjoyed a pre-show cocktail reception before moving on to...
MODA Flashback, 2010: Lascivious Ball
(Photo Credit: Tom Tian) Continuing with tradition, Hype and MODA teamed up again to bring UChicago a Rocky Horror Picture Show themed Lascivious Ball. Featuring live performances of songs from the original show and MODA’s lingerie runway show, MODA and Hype’s partnership brought an amazing and memorable party to campus.
MODA Flashback, 2010: Harper’s Bizarre
For it’s biggest fashion show yet, MODA made history by taking over UChicago’s stunning Harper Library to create a memorable, fashion-centered evening! MODA was even awarded the Best Event Award from the Committee on Recognized Student Organizations for our production of Harper’s Bizarre. Photo Credit: Tom Tian d d d d...
MODA Flashback, 2009: Lascivious Ball
After a resoundingly successful reception at the 2008 Lascivious Ball, MODA returned with some new, sexy lingerie collections with a special 50′s pin-up theme! Photo Credit: Rachel Reid
MODA Flashback, 2009: Recessionista
A MODA retrospective continued: MODA’s fifth annual spring fashion show tackled the dilemma of how to attain luxury while being economic. Designers, whose work was featured in “Recessionista: A Lesson in Fashion Efficiency,” used their collections to showcase keen social consciousness and an awareness of fashion’s place in today’s world.
MODA Flashback, 2008: Lascivious Ball
With the reinstatement of the infamous Lascivious Ball, MODA added a twist to the timeless UChicago event with a lingerie inspired fashion show to complement the evening’s theme.
MODA Flashback, 2008: Hyde & Chic
A MODA retrospective continued: MODA’s fourth ever fashion show took over Hutch Commons, showcasing original designs from students and Chicago designers. “Hyde and Chic” strove to reveal what is “Hyd[ing]” and what should be “chic[ed]” at the University of Chicago fashion scene.
MODA Flashback, 2007: REorientation
A MODA retrospective continued: For REorientation, MODA teamed up with the Chicago Weekly to bring the university a fashion show compiled of student and Chicago-based designers as well as a trunk show and raffle to bolster this arts themed event!
MODA Flashback, 2007: Atomic Fashion Show
A MODA retrospective continued: MODA teamed up with a new partner, the Renaissance Society, to launch this unique and quirky spring runway show! Did you spot the rainbow balloons?
