| 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. |
