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...similarities end there: not only was “Identities,” in its first year of production, undeniably smaller than the Liz Claiborne and Morgan Stanley-sponsored “Eleganza” behemoth, but the mission of each show was decidedly different. Where the fledgling “Identities” intended to scrutinize carefully Asian-American culture, the broad, diversity-encouraging mission of “Eleganza” was ultimately obscured in the dazzling runway spectacle...
...diverse group of models and performers all served to reinforce one point: while Eleganza was initially conceived by Black Comunity and Student Theatre (BlackCAST), with which it now has a loosely defined affiliation, its mission is not to scrutinize a specific ethnic identity...
Most though, were aware of the mission of the show and were supportive of it. “It’s more than just pretty clothes. It’s more than just modeling,” said Chen Li ’09. While she could not identify the message of the show, she was clear on one thing: there was, undeniably, some sort of message being given...
While both shows share similar origins (“Eleganza” had its humble roots in Pfoho dining hall) the two bear little resemblance now. While clearly more lavish and established, “Eleganza’s” mission is not as easily discernible as that of “Identities.” As “Identities” plans on expanding in the following years, it remains to be seen whether an increasing budget might entail a diluted focus...
...vocal population of students choosing to opt out of what they call Harvard’s hook-up culture. Over 100 of these abstinent students make up the student group, True Love Revolution (TRL), which has garnered campus and national media attention, not all of it positive, for its mission of abstinence...