Virginia Cole – Goodwill Rock The Runway

Virginia Cole: Unconventional Material Challenge

Virginia Cole Virginia Cole: Unconventional Material Challenge What is the best part of participating in a challenge like this? My inspiration for the Unconventional Material Challenge was an Asian cheongsam dress that I found online from the 1940s. The material had a floral-type print and the neckline was traditional of that style of dress. Working with paper, it is impossible to do a fitted neck and shoulder of a dress like that. Well, maybe not impossible, but there are time restraints. What has been the toughest part of designing a look out of newsprint? The greatest gain from [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2018-02-22T09:51:16-05:00 February 8th, 2018|

Virginia Cole: Rock the Runway Participation

Virginia Cole Virginia Cole: Rock the Runway Participation Describe why you wanted to participate in ROCK THE RUNWAY. I wanted to participate in Rock the Runway to increase my design experience, and stay involved in the design world while in graduate school. My program is more research and retail centered than actual design work, and I miss being in the studio and creating. Rock the Runway has provided an outlet for that. I would be remiss if I did not mention Triad Goodwill and its work within the community. The skills training and career opportunities they provide are invaluable, [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2018-02-01T14:29:47-05:00 February 1st, 2018|

2018 Unconventional Material Challenge

Triad Goodwill's annual Rock the Runway Fashion Fundraiser is coming up March 9 at the Elm Street Center in downtown Greensboro. We're giving you a sneak peek of the paper garments created for our Greensboro News & Record Unconventional Material Challenge. At least 75% of the visible material on the garment should be made of newsprint, provided by the News & Record. The goal is to create a look from paper – that doesn’t look like paper. Vote for your favorite design through 4pm on February 12, 2018. The News & Record will then choose a winner from the three looks with the [...]

By Sarah Lanse| 2018-01-29T11:53:36-05:00 February 1st, 2018|

Virginia Cole: Collection Inspiration

Virginia Cole Virginia Cole: Collection Inspiration Describe what inspired the look for your collection: My collection inspiration relates to the history of the 1940s. There was a lot happening in that decade, however, I decided to mix war and glamour. The effects of war influenced the silhouette of the era, and when it was over, the “New Look” by Christian Dior gave new life to the world of fashion. What piece(s) did you find at Triad Goodwill that will make your collection stand out? There were many fabulous choices at Goodwill. I kept reminding myself that I was [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2017-12-20T13:41:41-05:00 December 20th, 2017|