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A Look at the "Elements of Style"
A sneak peak at the past fashion show and a glimpse at the style of our future

Event: Asian 'Elements of Style'
sponsored by: www.worldasia.com

On Thursday, November 9, clusters of both Asians and non-Asians stood at the entrance to Webster Hall "dressed to impress"--as the line typically goes on the party invites passed around urban campuses. To the passers-by who were not aware of the event taking place that night, it would have appeared to be some sort glitzy movie premiere. But for those who had carefully done their research, the 'Elements of Style' was a fashion show that was worth checking out.

Click above to see snapshots
of the fashion show!

The clusters of anxious party-goers who made it passed the bouncer soon discovered that they were now faced with throngs of excited party guests desperately stretching their necks to get a peek at the action on stage. Some time after a more than reasonably-sized crowd had gathered on the dance floor and the balcony above, the fashion show began. After a small welcoming note made by the hosts of the show Marie Matiko (co-star to Wesley Snipes from The Art of War, also seen in The Corruptor and Miss Saigon) and Clyde Kusatsu, slim, slinky models appeared on the runway dressed from top to bottom in wardrobe designed by Asian fashion designers aspiring to be the next trendsetters in the West. Featured designers were Margie Tsai, Hiroko Suzuki, Tunji Dade, Clutch USA, Blanc Chine, and Flora Cheong-Leen. As for the featured look? Hmm...altough we have typically equated Asian-inspired clothing as perhaps consisting of images of elaborate dragons in the "Orient" or colorful gold-inlaid patterns adopted from the saris of India, the style flaunted by the models in this fashion show demonstrated a new leap across borders; not an emphasis on the definition of traditional Asia, but rather an exploration of new America. Body-hugging wardrobe featuring innovative cuts and inventive usage of materials as well as bold, solid colors was the look.

Following a fresh look at the fashion of tomorrow was perhaps a not-so-fresh band of today. "Organic Juice" performed what may be coined as "highly expressive" tunes for the more conservative musical ear. Essentially, it was a variation of heavy metal pop--a unique species of music that has evolved over time to sing for the angst-driven youth of the modern generation. The other performing artist featured was Angela Ai.

The 'Elements of Style' certainly demonstrated the many ways that style may be perceived in the fashion world as well as the entertainment world.

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