From Small–town Iowa to New York Fashion Week
Matthew Christopher
Thursday, 07 Apr 2011 at 5:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Bridal couture designer and Iowa State alum Matthew Christopher is Guest Designer for the Iowa State Fashion Show 2011. Christopher worked for such bridal fashion houses as Demetrios, One of a Kind Bride, Galina and Casablanca before creating his own label, Matthew Christopher Inc., at the age of twenty-six. His gowns are currently available in more than seventy boutiques and are regularly featured in publications like Martha Stewart Weddings and Modern Bride. After studying at the Art Institute of Chicago and Iowa State, he moved to New York City to begin his professional career. He has been nominated for the Distinctive Excellence in the Bridal Industry award as well as prestigious Designer of the Year award. Christopher currently lives in New York City, with a studio in the heart of the fashion district.A Matthew Christopher design "Lalique" is currently on display in the "Weddings in the Heartland: Apparel, Traditions, Memories" museum exhibit in the Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill Hall. The exhibit is open Monday-Friday, 11 am-4 pm through April 16, 2011.
Photo: Going to the Chapel, 2011 Collection, taken from matthewchristopher.com
Cosponsored By:
- Fashion Show 2011
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.