It’s nearly Valentine’s Day weekend, and sweethearts across campus will soon be gathering around Memorial Tower for a ritual make-out sesh.
However, those looking for a more exciting weekend option should look no further than the F.A.M.E. Spring Fashion Show on Saturday evening at the Varsity Theatre.
F.A.M.E. — Fashion, Arts, Music, Entertainment — is an event series created by local production company Wildflower Presents.
F.A.M.E. is a fusion of art forms that blends a runway show, live in-house DJs and live painting.
“I came up with the idea a couple of years ago, but timing wasn’t right,” said Danny Breaux, Wildflower Presents owner and business administration graduate student. “It was more of an evolution than a bright idea I had one day.”
Breaux said watching live painting isn’t something students can easily find anywhere else.
The theme for this show is “Amore,” and Breaux said the decor will transform the atmosphere inside the Varsity.
“Basically, we’re going to transform the inside of the Varsity into something more romantic and intimate looking,” Breaux said.
In addition to decorations, Breaux said many of the models will sport Valentine’s Day- themed hair and makeup.
Unlike the fall show, “Amore” will not include battle painting, and instead local artist Alex Harvie will paint a piece throughout the show that audience members can bid on while it’s being created.
Fashion shows require style, and the show will feature the spring fashion lines from local boutiques Aristocracy Apparel, Brooklynn’s Boutique, Denim Library and Hemline.
Breaux said the boutiques provide more than just the clothing.
“They put in a lot of effort,” Breaux said. “A lot of them have people working there who go to LSU and who are a part of the show. They put in a lot of time to make this event look really great.”
Lauren Godfrey, interior design sophomore and local model, said the fashion lines featured in F.A.M.E. are always high quality, and the event itself is seamless.
She discovered the event after a friend modeled in a show and said she has been consistently impressed with the event.
“Most fashion shows, you’re confused and have to just go out and wing it,” Godfrey said. “In this show you know exactly what to do, and it’s all very upscale and nice clothing.”
Music for the event will be provided by DJ Triz-A and an opening set from DJ Amadeo.
When he’s not hovering over a turntable, DJ Triz-A, or Trey Willard, is a University alumnus and the in-house DJ for both the Varsity and The Office in addition to F.A.M.E. shows.
“It’s something innovative and different,” Willard said. “It’s something to look forward to that can draw in different groups of people.”
Willard said he usually plays electro music during the fashion show, and as the night progresses he plays more mainstream hits.
He said he will also mix videos to accompany his music.
New for the spring show is a sponsorship from Vitamin Water, which Breaux says has allowed the look and feel of the show to improve.
Breaux said F.A.M.E. also receives behind-the-scenes help from Hemline, a club for students majoring in fashion or textiles not affiliated with the University.
 
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