I sat down with MODA Magazine’s creative director and former Style Guru, Mekea Larson, to discuss the upcoming UW Fashion Week Finale Fashion Show. During the school year, Mekea runs the creative shoot for MODA Magazine’s two print issues as well as a shoot for each of the monthly mini issues. She also helps coordinate various other photo shoots throughout the year. Recently, she’s been very busy planning the events for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s annual fashion week that is coordinated entirely by MODA Magazine. Mekea has played a major role in planning the week’s kick off event, Couture and Cocktails as well as their first clothing swap. However, her main duty has been coordinating all of the details for the Finale Fashion Show. On the day of the show, she’ll be in charge of making sure everything goes according to plan. From run-throughs to hair and makeup checks, Mekea will be overseeing it all.
Name: Mekea Larson
Role: Creative Director; MODA Magazine
CollegeFashionista: Who are some of the designers and boutiques that we will see walk the UW Fashion Week runway?
Mekea Larson: We’re having Twigs, Moda Muneca, Lauren Lynch, SEE Eyewear, student designers and other local talent.
CF: What types of pre-show activities will there be for attendees to take part in?
ML: On Friday there will be a pre-show meet and greet cocktail hour with designers beginning at 7:00 p.m. and a step and repeat where attendees can get their photos taken by CollegeFashionista Style Gurus. There will also be a selection of events throughout the week leading up to our Finale Fashion Show including a fashion week kick off party and a clothing swap.
CF: What is your favorite part of planning the UW Fashion Week Finale Fashion Show?
ML: I love getting to watch it all come together from backstage. I like that you can see the runway as well as people watching.
Learn More: The UW Fashion Week Finale Fashion Show will be held on Friday, March 13th in Union South’s Varsity Hall. The show begins at 8:00 p.m., but the meet and greet will begin at 7:00 p.m. Swipe on your lipstick and slip into your chicest dress because this is a night of glamour and fashion that you don’t want to miss!
