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METROPOLITAN

FASHION WEEK

DESIGNER:
JOEY GALON

MODEL: ARIANA MANIBOG

INSPIRATIONAL ASSIGNMENT: To design and submit
one project inspired by the King Tut Exhibition held at
the California Sciences Museum @ USC

*What inspired my design was an Ostrich Feather
wand that was showcased in a large glass box.
Apparently, the feathers collected for King Tuts
wand were from the Ostriches that he had personally
hunted. The feathers were displayed into an ornate,
Egyptian inscribed wooden piece that was used by
servants to cool off the King.

*My design inspiration had a major influence to it.
My dear friend, Chelsi Smith, former Miss Universe
1995, Miss USA 1995, and Miss Texas 1995, had
just passed away from her battle with cancer. Her
memorial service was held in Houston, Texas the
same day as Metropolitan Fashion Week. I decided
to design a piece in tribute to Chelsi that represented
strength and beauty of a woman. I wanted the gown
to celebrate women and remind them of the strengths
they have within and to fight and take charge of life
just as my friend Chelsi did during her time on earth.

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