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...show’s executive producer and creative director, respectively, Melvin and Ardrey are finally realizing a project eight months in production, forged from the collaborative vision of members of BlackCAST, a student staff, models, and professional clothing manufacturers. Originally begun 10 years ago, Eleganza has in recent years been building a reputation for its mélange of runway and theatrical performance. By far, this has been the most elaborate show yet, and model Sarah E. Johnson ’06, who performed in last year’s show, says there is a tangible difference...
...Boogie Nights,” which celebrated the 70s theme of stylistic excess manifested in flashy clothes and absurdly over-the-top hairstyles. Noticeable throughout the show was the pairing off of couples of different ethnic backgrounds, and the multiracial aspect wasn’t lost on Ardrey and Melvin. Playing up the lame Caucasian stereotype, they directed David A. Wallach ’07 in vaulting himself through Studio 54’s velvet ropes, after which he was carried off the stage by Mike Beal ’06 and Jason W. Norman...
Models in theory but performers in practice, these students were clearly the centerpiece of the production, say Ardrey and Melvin...
...Eleganza, we recognized a forum for creative expression that is not usually available at Harvard,” says Melvin. “We then set about collecting a team of amazing and talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who rarely found outlets for their creative voices...
...Having the models see the runway was such a rush too, because they’re amazing and they’re devoting their time, and time is the most important thing you can give here,” says Melvin...