Thursday, May 04, 2000

Senior fashions a dream dress

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UC design student's elaborate bridal party to walk down the aisle at design show

By Reon Carter
The Cincinnati Enquirer

        When it comes to fashion design, few things are more spectacular than bridal wear.

        That's why University of Cincinnati senior Jill Bucher created gowns for an entire bridal party for the annual show spotlighting UC fashion design students. The program, “Designers of Tomorrow: A Revelation in Fashion,” will be 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Albert B. Sabin Convention Center, downtown.

        Ms. Bucher is one of 100 students, including 20 graduating seniors, participating in the extravaganza. Since 1979, the show has raised money for the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning's fashion design program.

        “I wanted to do something really big and elaborate for my final project; something I'd never done before and probably won't do again” says Ms. Bucher, of Circleville. During her training, she has focused on children's wear and has spent co-op stints working for such companies as the Limited Too, Gap and Tommy Hilfiger. @subHed:Historical costumes @Text:

        Her three-piece collection for the show includes gowns for the bride, bridesmaid and flower girl. Each design is full and dramatic with styling cues taken from historical costumes of the late 19th century.

        Made of ivory satin and Italian silk, the strapless bridal gown features a billowy skirt with box pleats and bustle back.

        “It was harder than I ever imagined,” says Ms. Bucher, who worked for four months to complete the gown. “It's been a nightmare. The hardest part has been getting the top, which has a corset, to stay in place properly because the skirt is so big and heavy. It's made of about 20 yards of fabric and there's a poufy crinoline under there, too.”

        Her sister has been her model.

        “She's says she would wear it if she were getting married,” Ms. Bucher says. “I'm happy with it, too, but I think at this point, I'm just tired of looking at it.”

        The champagne-colored bridesmaid and flower girl dresses also have corsets, but the skirts are less voluminous. Each took about four weeks to complete. @subHed:Other designers @Text:

        Other student designers to be featured in the show include:

        ãNeva Kraatz of Anderson Township, who did lingerie.

        ãRaegen Salchow of Clifton, who mixed lush, hand-painted Indian organza with mohair knits and boiled wool to create a contradiction of textures.

        ãMari Bart of Springfield, who created an intricately patterned vest that tops a three-layer skirt. One layer is upholstery fabric, one is bias-cut fabric and a third is crinkled organza.

        ãKim Sajnog of Colerain Township, who worked with exotic eel skin to produce a skirt, pants and corset. @grHed:If You Go:

        @grText:What: “Designers of Tomorrow: A Revelation in Fashion,” a showcase of the work of fashion design students at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning.

        When: 8 p.m. Tuesday.

        Where: Albert B. Sabin Convention Center, downtown.

        Admission: $25 in advance for show only; $30 at the door for show only. The fashion show, along with a 6 p.m. pre-show reception, is $100 in advance.

        Tickets: Call 929-2065.

       

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