2018 Designers – Page 3 – Goodwill Rock The Runway

Jasmine Rhodes: Rock The Runway Participation

Jasmine Rhodes Jasmine Rhodes: Rock The Runway Participation Describe why you wanted to participate in Rock the Runway As an emerging designer, I am always looking for new opportunities that will push me out of my comfort zone and expand my mind. I heard about this show from fellow designers and they felt it would be a great fit for me, and I must agree. It has been such an interesting experience, especially pushing my mind to turn these pieces into wearable fashion. I look at a set of curtains and think, “can these be a pair of [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2018-02-01T14:28:03-05:00 February 1st, 2018|

LaShawn Millner: Rock the Runway Participation

LaShawn Millner LaShawn Millner: Rock the Runway Participation Describe why you wanted to participate in ROCK THE RUNWAY. I wanted to participate in Rock the Runway because I knew it would challenge me as a designer and it is also for a great cause. Triad Goodwill has done so much for the community and also for my family. There was a moment when my dad was utilizing their services and they helped him reach his goals and pushed him to succeed. Because of their program, my dad was able to get the training he needed and get his [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2018-02-01T14:26:28-05:00 February 1st, 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|

Georgann Schultz: Rock The Runway Participation

Georgann Schultz Georgann Schultz: Rock The Runway Participation Describe why you wanted to participate in ROCK THE RUNWAY. I have known about Rock the Runway since season I, but have never been able to participate due to show commitments. I am a chronically over-committed person. I had the honor of judging another local runway show for Aids Care Services in Winston-Salem for two years and met two of the RTR alumni. I was very impressed with their work, so I have a lot to live up to by participating in this year’s RTR. This event is challenging me [...]

By Christine Gillies| 2018-02-01T14:22:00-05:00 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|