| The
Fashion show will be presented in four (4)
sections. |
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1.
A Pre-Show featuring aspiring dressmakers
and costumer designers. (Entry is open to
all attendees.) |
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2.
Fashion Competition for future Master Dress
Designers. (Entry determined by the show Director
following submission of dress designing ability.
The winner of the “Top Fashion Designer”
award will be determined by a panel of judges
and the Show’s Master Designers.) |
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3.
Designers Showcase. Those designers who have
created more than one outfit will “Showcase”
their work. |
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4.
Master Designers Presentation. A showing of
creations from some of the World’s Best. |
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Those wishing to be a part of the Pre-Show
or Fashion Competition must
be registered as an attendee for either Summer
Balloon Camp or Diamond Jam. Designers accepted
for entry will not be required to register
for the crossover day of Sunday August 17th.
However entry for the evening party meal must
be purchased at a cost of $45.00. If a hotel
room is necessary for Sunday evening the room
must be booked with Balloon Camp. |
| •To
enter the Pre-Show or Fashion
Competition, you must return the
questionnaire form along with a picture of
a dress, which you have created in the past,
and a short description of your intended fashion
creation for the show. If you have never created
a dress or outfit you must explain your ability
to do so. Approximately four (4) weeks after
your submission you will receive a final determination,
from the director, as to the placement of
your entry. |
| •If
you wish to show more of your work you can
apply for the Designer Showcase,
return the questionnaire together with three
pictures of different designs you created
before. Only a few spots are available. The
Designer Showcase excludes
you from entering the Fashion Competition.
A special Award of Participation will be given
to all designers of the Designer Showcase. |
| •The
Master Designers presentation
will include creations designed by some of
the world’s top balloon Fashion Designers.
Those presenting in this portion of the show
will not be eligible to take part in the Fashion
Competition. |
| •Designers
may use any manufacturers brand of product
and personal technique. |
| •A
maximum of three (3) people may work on any
one design. The time limit for creating the
design will be from Friday at 12 Noon until
Sunday at 12 Noon. |
| •Judges
for the competition will begin judging during
the building process and dress rehearsal.
This gives the judges the opportunity to have
a closer look at the techniques used. There
will be four (4) elements that will be judged. |
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1.
Originality |
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2.
Technicality |
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3.
Overall design |
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4.
Finishing touches & details |
| One
of the most important elements of fashion
is the first appeal and the ability for a
model to wear the design comfortably. Points
will be awarded as follows: 1 to 10 in four
(4) categories: The final score will be determined
by the following: 1. Originality 20%. 2. Technicality
20%. 3. Overall design 40%. 4. Finishing touches
& details 20% = 100% total. |
| •One
competition entry will be judged the winner
and the designer will earn the title of “Fashion
Designer Of The Year”. The winning entry
will be announced at the end of the show. |
| •If
competition entrants desire to use either
Betallic or Qualatex balloons they must make
their request on the questionnaire form. The
product will be available to the designer
when they arrive at the show site. If a designers
wishes to use any other manufacturers product
they must supply that product themselves. |
| •Summer
Balloon Camp will have some professional models
available to wear your creation. You must
specifically request a model on your application
form or if you wish to use your own model
you must submit a picture along with the modeling
and dance experience of that person. If Summer
Balloon Camp is to supply a model for your
use, you will be notified of their name, sizes
etc. at the time of arrival. |
| •It
is required that all designers be completely
ready at the designated DATE AND TIME. All
designs must be presented in the staging area
at the time announced. At this gathering you
will be told where to prep your creation for
rehearsal and the actual scheduled followed
for that day. Models will not have to wear
your creation at the rehearsal. However ALL
designers MUST be present at the rehearsal.
The director will announce the final order
of appearance during rehearsal. The order
of appearance will be set according to what
will produce the best presentation to create
a versatile show and prevent quick changes
for the models. Not being on time will result
in loss of judging points. |
| •During
the show there are a maximum of 2 people,
1 designer and 1 assistant per dress allowed
backstage. |
| •There
will be no electrical pumps or large units
of equipment allowed backstage. There will
be limited space so therefore only enough
materials for small adjustments to the creations
will be allowed |
| •All
models may wear many designs. For this reason
designers should create their dresses or suits
making it simple to put on and take off in
a maximum of 10 minutes. |
| •During
the show Summer Balloon Camp will have several
people to assist in helping the models to
change costumes. |
•Body
paint or explicit make up must be approved
prior to the show. All
models will have the benefit of a professional
hair stylist and make up artist. |
| •The
music and the choreography for the show are
under the supervision of the show director.
There will be no additional voice over or
music done for any design. |
| •A
professional photographer will be taking pictures
of each design and those who wish can purchase
the pictures from Summer Balloon Camp. |
| •As
a finale to the show all designers will appear
on stage with their creations for photo opportunities. |
| •All
designs submitted for consideration must meet
a minimum level of professional presentation.
Not every wearable is suitable for a fashion
show presentation. Summer Balloon Camp and
the Balloon Couture Fashion Show director
will determine which questionnaire will be
approved and allowed to participate in the
fashion show. All submissions must be deemed
of decent quality appropriate to be offered
to a customer, with no X-rated qualities or
an unfinished appearance. |
