Tonight at 10 p.m., students in Dewick-MacPhie will serve up more than pizza and hamburgers. "BLUSH: Fashion for Change" will transform the dining hall into a runway show of 20 Tufts students modeling a variety of looks from three different labels.
But in this case, dressing well is about more than looking good. Benefits from "BLUSH" will go to Tufts China Care and the Tufts HIV/AIDS Collaborative. Tufts China Care hopes to use its share of the profits to fund surgery for Pan Chen, an orphan baby with spina bifida. Sophomore Riti Kanthan, chair of Funding for China Care, said the group chose to do a fashion show because there was a "great amount of interest on campus," and they wanted to try something new.
Two of the labels featured in the show are centered in Boston. Harvard Square's Desinvolte offers trendy, European-influenced looks. Almost all of the pieces in the boutique have a sexy flair, whether it's black see-through lace on a vest or curve-hugging pleats on a seemingly prim and proper skirt. The looks from Irresistibles, located on Newbury Street, have a more comfortable, casual feel. The highlight of the show will undoubtedly be the 10 outfits donated by Marc Jacobs. The label is known for its edginess and the cult of personality centered on its namesake.
In addition to the runway show, "BLUSH" will feature performances by Tufts Fusion and the Tufts Ballroom Team. There will be a DJ playing music all night. Organizers encourage students to dress up for the event, as digital glamour shots will be taken for $3. There will be a raffle for Marc Jacobs items, finger food and a presentation on AIDS. Tickets to the event are $8 at the Campus Center Information Desk.
