Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts first fashion event of the season

The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosted their annual Fashion Show at Willkie Auditorium Wednesday night. It was a unique collection of the best clothes on and off stage, the best Hip Hop and IU's socialites decked out in the latest fashion. Many said it was one of the best fashion shows AKA has hosted in years. \n"It was the best show I have seen since I have been here, and I am a senior," said Brandon Williams, Alpha Phi Alpha president. \nThe coordinators of the show, Atia Tate and Carrie Thomas, had worked on the show since November. Most of the models wore their own clothes, but many of the clothes were donated by B. Moss Clothing Co. in College Mall. \nAlthough all the clothes weren't new, they looked hot on stage, Thomas said. \n"Everybody got to show off their own different style, and I am happy about that," she said. \nRose Yazdani, a graduate of IU and Alpha Kappa Alpha member, made the clothes she wore during the "Shades of Brown" scene. \nThe show was tightly choreographed, and the models vogued on the stage while strutting to the beat of the music. There were 22 models in the seven different scenes. Each scene had it's own theme. There was an introduction, athletic scene, After-5 scene, lingerie, club scene, "gangsta" scene and an outro. Each scene had carefully picked styles, including accessories such as hats. \nThe After-5 scene had a formal theme, with the models dressed in full-length beaded dresses that glistened in the light and showed off their figures. \nThe dresses were gold, black, red and white. Many had one shoulder exposed and were backless. The lingerie scene was a favorite of many. There were floor length laced gowns, sheer pink and black robes with matching bra and laced boy shorts to match, long-sleeved black and red-laced mini dresses, a satin black teddy with hot pink trim and hot pink dots with gathering in the back. \nSurprisingly, a male participated in the lingerie scene. He wore red sheer pants with a denim waistband and denim pockets, all while carrying a rose in his mouth. \n"We hope to have more men participate next year," Thomas said. \nJason Lee, a senior, said Alpha Phi Alpha will be participating in the show next year.\nThe intermissions were also a big part of the night's entertainment. \nAudience members were invited on stage to play musical chairs to hip-hop. Jordan Mitchell, a five-year-old boy dressed in a polo velour jump suit, won the Harlem shake battle, while the crowd danced to music by Benzino, Missy Elliot, Tweet, Janet Jackson, and 50 Cent. \n"I think it went well," Yazdani said. "The audience enjoyed the intermissions just as much as the show." \nThe next two scenes included club wear and suits. There were denim mini skirts, a denim dress with a slit on the side laced up with brown suede and with denim shorts to match. Knee high boots dominated the stage and brown newspaper boy hats were also very popular. \nThe classic fitted black pants were paired with Tarzan shirts with poet sleeves. The looks were clean and modern. \nThe "gangsta" scene was full of wide-leg suits that ranged from beige to black. The white blouses were buttoned exposing a color-coordinated camisole underneath. The audience members seemed to like the clothing and only had good things to say. \n"I would definitely wear some of the stuff on stage," said freshman Danielle Sugarman.\nIt was a real fashion show for all those in attendance. \nLee, impressed with the turnout of the show, said, "I thought the show went very well. I liked the choreography. It is a great annual event"