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Gallery: Syracuse Fashion Week

The Underground Show at Syracuse Fashion week was held on Friday, April 12 at Marisa's Fortress of Beauty. The designers presented clothing inspired by various decades.
The Underground Show at Syracuse Fashion week was held on Friday, April 12 at Marisa's Fortress of Beauty. The designers presented clothing inspired by various decades. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Salt City Burlesque is CNY’s premier burlesque organization. The group donned designs inspired by the 1930’s and 40’s.
Salt City Burlesque is CNY’s premier burlesque organization. The group donned designs inspired by the 1930’s and 40’s. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Designed by Paint Nite, inspired by the 1960s.
Designed by Paint Nite, inspired by the 1960s. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A model stops to pose at the end of the runway in her 1960s inspired body paint.
A model stops to pose at the end of the runway in her 1960s inspired body paint. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The crowd cheered for the model as he strutted down the runway.
The crowd cheered for the model as he strutted down the runway. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A group of models from Paint Nite company, graced the runway one last time.
A group of models from Paint Nite company, graced the runway one last time. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A S&M Designes reprenative applies glitter to a model dressed in a David Bowie-inspired costume for the 1980s theme part of the show.
A S&M Designes reprenative applies glitter to a model dressed in a David Bowie-inspired costume for the 1980s theme part of the show. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The set “A Very Vintage with Ish Guitars” featured 1970s inspired outfits and instruments from the guitar store.
The set “A Very Vintage with Ish Guitars” featured 1970s inspired outfits and instruments from the guitar store. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
1980s inspired designs form S&M Designs.
1980s inspired designs form S&M Designs. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A model kneels to emphasize the 1980s outfit.
A model kneels to emphasize the 1980s outfit. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
1990s inspired designs from Nail Bang.
1990s inspired designs from Nail Bang. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
2000s inspired designs from John Harris.
2000s inspired designs from John Harris. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse Fashion Week Gala was held at the historic Landmark Theatre on April 11. A variety of designs graced the runway.
The Syracuse Fashion Week Gala was held at the historic Landmark Theatre on April 11. A variety of designs graced the runway. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Dresses from Bliss Bridal and Formal Wear.
Dresses from Bliss Bridal and Formal Wear. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
1950s inspired design from The RockaBetties, a local organization for vintage-wear enthusiast.
1950s inspired design from The RockaBetties, a local organization for vintage-wear enthusiast. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Khang Le futuristic designs.
Khang Le futuristic designs. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The sheer cape captured the light and the audience's attention with this Khang Le design.
The sheer cape captured the light and the audience's attention with this Khang Le design. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Many of the Khang Le designs featured futuristic visors.
Many of the Khang Le designs featured futuristic visors. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Design from Glow, a trampoline park company based in Destiny USA.
Design from Glow, a trampoline park company based in Destiny USA. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Behind the scenes with models for Cazenovia College.
Behind the scenes with models for Cazenovia College. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Three models leave the backstage area after finishing for the night.
Three models leave the backstage area after finishing for the night. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Design by Alexis Reed.
Design by Alexis Reed. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A model waits to continue down the runway.
A model waits to continue down the runway. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
This red dress featured a wide-leg cut.
This red dress featured a wide-leg cut. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
This hoodie, by Alexis Reed, featured geometric shapes that matched the ceiling of the Landmark Theatre.
This hoodie, by Alexis Reed, featured geometric shapes that matched the ceiling of the Landmark Theatre. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The model swings so that her cape will embellish her outfit.
The model swings so that her cape will embellish her outfit. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The model waits to pose before continuing down the runway.
The model waits to pose before continuing down the runway. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Design by Michelle DaRin.
Design by Michelle DaRin. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A model hits a pose before turning.
A model hits a pose before turning. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A model walks down the stairs to the runway.
A model walks down the stairs to the runway. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The model's sheer cape catches the light before turning.
The model's sheer cape catches the light before turning. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Bizy Bodyz Shoes featured a variety of materials and colors in their shoes.
Bizy Bodyz Shoes featured a variety of materials and colors in their shoes. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Designs by Paul Roe, the fashion was inspired for the apocalypse.
Designs by Paul Roe, the fashion was inspired for the apocalypse. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
Paul Roe's designs scared the audience with their view of the apocalypse.
Paul Roe's designs scared the audience with their view of the apocalypse. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
A model wears a Japanese inspired outfit.
A model wears a Japanese inspired outfit. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer
The clothing created by Glow, a trampoline park business based in Destiny USA, were all-white designs.
The clothing created by Glow, a trampoline park business based in Destiny USA, were all-white designs. Aaron Kassman | Staff Photographer

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By Aaron Kassman

The Syracuse Fashion Week Gala was held Saturday night. The fashion week spanned three nights, each with a separate theme and location and included more than 150 models who walked down the runway. Featured clothing designs were inspired across the decades including some from as early as the 1940s.

 

 

Published on April 15, 2019 at 9:34 pm

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