Creative teens design for fashion show

MILLBROOK — Millbrook teens got a chance to show off their flare for fashion at the Third Annual Teen Alternative Fashion Show, hosted at the Millbrook Free Library on Nov. 10.The library’s Great Hall was transformed into a runway with a red carpet, curtains, lights and seating for guests. Teens turned models strutted down the runway with skirts made of old neckties, an evening dress from pleated newspapers and a ball gown of black garbage bags.Youth services librarian Joan Frenzel and Millbrook High School art teacher Mike Spross set the guidelines for the show and offered guidance to the participating teens. However, creating the clothing, modeling and putting the show together was all in the hands of the students. Those who participated were in grades nine through 12.“They had about seven weeks to produce an outfit,” Frenzel said. “Some designed more than one. Teens had the option of designing an outfit and modeling it themselves, or pairing with a model who would wear the outfit. Some kids were involved in the production of the show. We have a teen who did the sound/runway music for the show, another was the photographer and another the videographer.”Teens interested in graphic design produced the posters, invitations and the program’s graphics.The number of teens who participate in the fashion show has grown over the years.“It has been a really great event and a wonderful collaboration between the library and the high school,” Frenzel said. “There is a lot of work involved, and the majority of it is all done by the teens themselves. I hope the teens get a real sense of pride and enjoyment through their creativity and by working together. They put on a very professional event. It’s also a great thing for community members to come and see the talent and hard work that our teens are capable of.”Frenzel added that younger students are always amazed by what the older kids create for the fashion show, and can’t wait to participate when they are of age. Ashleigh LeRoy, a model and designer at this year’s fashion show, explained why she enjoyed being a part of the event.“I enjoyed being in the fashion show because of the exhilarating feeling you get from participating in it as a designer, as well as a model,” LeRoy said. “I love the feeling of getting those butterflies in my stomach the night of the show. Also, creating and wearing something of your imagination just gives you that added gleeful feeling. Seeing your idea go from an idea to a tangible item you can wear, and to then see the final product at the show with the music and everything else, is really an amazing feeling.”

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