The document summarizes a fashion show held by The Art Institute of Nashville-TN. Students directed and created the show to showcase their designs inspired by emotions. It was held at Events on 3rd, chosen for its nostalgic opera theatre ambience. The show introduced the clothing line Urban Museum, described as elevating styles seen as "urban" or "negative."

1. STYLING

9. FASHION SHOW

11. The strongest of human emotions,
all woven together in the lastest
trends. Vibrant reds and harsh greys
collaborated together,to provide a
unqiuely feminine experience. A
whirlwind of intense sentiments
displayed through Summer 2014’s
fashions, this was Aesthetics
Unleashed!
The Art Institute of Nashville-TN
hosted their annual fashion show.
It was directed and created by the
Fashion Show class of the institute.
Each student had a hand and creative
thought into putting the show
together.
Events on 3rd was chosen to reveal
the show on June 11,2014. This is was
an ideal place for the fashion show
because of the natural ambience of the
venue. The building had a nostalagic
feeling of an authentic opera theatre
with a casading staircase at the
entrance. The space used for the
actual show had soft lighting with the
ambience of 1920s speakeasy.
The students were inspired by
emotions and the simplicity of beauty
that can be found in everyday life.
To add more creativity to the show,
Aesthetics Unleased introduced one
of their fellow classmates’ clothing
line: Urban Museum.
Donte’ Smith, creator of Urban
Museum, describes the line in these
words; “it’s taking what is commonly
looked at as negative or counted as
less because it’s “urban” & putting it
on a pedestal on display next to “high-
end” or museum quality.”

14. MARKET RESEARCH

15. Trend or lifestyle?
An investigation of the popularity of African
American women with natural hair
Natural hair is hair whose texture hasn’t been altered by chemical straighteners, including
relaxers and texturizers. In the African American culture is represented generally by wearing
your hair in original state with styles such as, afros, curls, dreadlocks and braids. The study
examined whether the popularity of African American women with black natural hair is a
trend or lifestyle; also to determine if the media has any influence on the chosen decision.
Major findings of the study showed that hair was very valuable to African Americans back
then and it still is now, it was considered to be their identity. Through the questionnaire that
was conducted the researcher was able to conclude that having natural hair or not having it, is
a personal choice with little help from friends or family and even lesser help from the media.

17. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

20. Season: Fall 2015 Date: 8.1 Fabrication:
Style No: 5021 Designer AM
Description: A black body suit; embellished
with feathers at the back.
Measurements:
Center Font: 21”
Center Back: 27 1/2”
Side Seam: 48 9/16”
Waist: 31 1/8”
Shoulder Seam: 7 1/6”
Sleeve: 11 7/16”
Crotch Depth: 2 3/6”
Hem: 1 1/2”
Armhole: 18 3/4”
Inner Seam: 30 7/6”
Neck: 7 1/6”
Hardware and Trim: Feathers
Colors/ Print:
Comments: Wrapped in plastic, folded and placed in
large box.

21. Enchantress
Style Number: #5026
Description of Style: Form fitted
flare dress; feathered shoulder.
Lead Time: 7/31
Minimums: Couture
Sizes: Couture
Fabrications: 100% Silk & Velvet
Babette
Style Number: #5022
Description of Style: Leotard em-
bellished with feathers.
Lead Time: 7/15
Minimums: Couture
Sizes: Couture
Fabrications: 100% Silk

22. LePlume
Style Number: #5023
Description of Style: Strapless
column dress
Lead Time: 7/15
Minimums: Couture
Sizes: Couture
Fabrications: 100% Velvet
Belle
Style Number: #5024
Description of Style: Sheath
dress embellished with feathers
Lead Time: 7/1
Minimums: Couture
Sizes: Couture
Fabrications: 100% Silk