Gina Edwards Super Model

Okay, I laughed a little when I typed the subject line.  I can honestly say I never had dreams or aspirations of becoming a super model.  But recently I had the priviledge of attending the Denver Art Museum's show YVES SAINT LAURENT- THE RETROSPECTIVE. This was the only place in the United States that it is being shown.  I was thrilled to be able to attend.  Yves was a fantastic designer and had a huge role in the women's libration movement.  The show included over 200 high fashion selections, drawings, a sample of his studio and an eye popping/jaw dropping fabric display.  There were film clips......MMmmmmm it was fantastic.

So, here I stand on a sample runway that was installed as part of the show.  Sporting my Royal Robbins skirt, Targer t-shirt and Ann Taylor jacket ( not exactly high fashion) I struted my stuff, awkwardly.  This room was dedicated to those would be designers.  There were bolts of fabric, manniquins and drawing tables complete with templates and light boxes.  You know I couldn't resist.

Here Steve puts down his editor/marketing hat and steps into my world.  Each desk had everything you would need to create your own clothing design.  To Steve's left was a huge cork board where you could put your finished creation.  It was just plain fun!

Steve's design is to the left.  No bad uh?  Notice the flirty angle of the hem line?  He even did a color check in the lower right hand corner.   Who knew he had that in him.  My design is to the right.  I wish someone would make this dress for me because I REALLY love it.  It was inspired by Saint Laurents Cocktail dress which was a tribute to Piet Mondrian.  (You should Google it, it is fantastic.)

Art and fashion really are married.  The perfect color combination, the interesting flow, the textute.  I am glad I was able to be in the right place at the right time for this wonderful show.  And if Steve ever decides to head into the creative world I know right where to direct him.