Every year the North West School of Design
presents the 3 day bridal challenge. Based on project runway principles, our
students have to design, develop and create a wedding gown by making a pattern
on the dress form in only three days.
The
nerves were hanging like a thick cloud of cold in the air on the morning the
theme is presented. On any given day you will hear chatter and laughter fill
the classroom, but on this particular morning silence was the only sound one
could hear.
Presented
by principal, Marlene Oosthuizen, the theme came as quite a shock to most
students. But then again I have to say we all had a cathedral gown in mind.
This was ultimately the time for every 3rd Year student to prove
what they can do.
‘My
Early Morning Wedding ‘- First initial thought, ‘Who gets married in the
morning? ‘
But the
trend analysis proved us wrong. Wedding gowns created for a morning wedding
showed that elegance and design aesthetic does not fade into oblivion. From
short vintage inspired gowns, to a floor-length lace embellished gown, ‘My
Early Morning Wedding ‘seemed more appealing by the moment.
Students
jumped away immediately with the design process and pattern making. Soon the
silence disappeared and you could hear the excitement behind the sewing
machine.
3 days
later the big reveal takes place before a panel of judges. Students and models
line up with their designs adding a last touch of lip-gloss as the bride rushes
to be seen.
Once
every bride has been seen in her perfect day attire, it’s time to announce the
winners. In third place, Palesa Maimane. Second place, Cj Gill. And the winner
is, Neo Martin Tloome.
The
bride’s bouquet has been thrown and you might ask who caught it? Well, each and
every student who showcased their bridal creation.
