UPDATE: Vincent Martinez has passed along the amazing news that Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) has offered to host Grady’s annual “Doggies on the Catwalk” event, in GPB’s Midtown studios, at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. On top of that, GPB plans to feature the Grady fashion program’s top designers in an hour-long documentary leading up to and including the event itself – complete with red carpet and catering! “The show will as inclusive of Grady arts programs as possible, as the music, fine arts and technical-production programs will all have roles. This is very exciting!”
Each year, Grady High School’s UrbanCouture design program gains popularity and recognition among local fashionistas. The most popular event by far is the “Doggies on the Catwalk” fund-raiser that allow celebs to strut down the runway in student-designed ensembles.
UrbanCouture founder, educator and fashion guru E. Vincent Martinez has once again rallied the Atlanta community to support his students. Mark your calendars, because the Class of 2010 is ready to debut signature outfits during tonight’s runway show at Wimbush Mansion, with sponsorship from the Atlanta Woman’s Club. Don’t miss the action. Don’t forget to check here for photos of the collection!
Savanna Sweeney, a senior in Grady's UrbanCouture design program, refines the outfit she created for student Sarah Darrow.
The Challenge: Create an outfit that captures a classmate/client’s style while preserving the designer’s aesthetic.
The Cast: Taylor Alford, Lakisha Beauford, Claire Buyens, Sarah Collins, Sarah Darrow, Kelsi Eccles, Maia Miller, Jhari Ponder, Jennifer Ramirez, Destiny Rhone, Shelby Rudd, Savanna Sweeney and Brenae Wright — senior design students in the UrbanCouture design program at Grady High.
The Results: Well, you’ll just have to wait and see! The Fashion Challenge will debut, 7-9 p.m. at Wimbush Mansion, 1150 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
For a look at some of the UrbanCouture program’s work, check out this awesome photo gallery here.