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...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...
...Identities?? was primarily the brainchild of Nathaniel P. Gunawan ’07 and Vicky Wu ’09, who each independently e-mailed then Asian American Association (AAA) President Sanby Lee ’08 about using fashion to explore Asian-American heritage...
After “Inspirations,” “Identities?? took on an increasingly ethnic feel; origami began to appear on dresses; onstage tableaux featured students reenacting a tai chi lesson...
...Identities?? has a completely opposite focuse. “We’re presenting a person, an experience, rather than the clothes” says Margaret M. Wang ’09, co-producer of “Identities.” Therein lies the difference between the two productions: while Eleganza seeks to entertain, the producers of “Identities?? hope to enlighten...
...we’re trying to find common elements in culture,” Lee says. “It’s like anthropology—what are they trying to say through how they dress?”DESIGNING MEN AND WOMENNot only does “Identities?? hope to showcase different Asian-American communities, it also attempts to foster a greater sense of community on campus through student involvement in the show. The organizers of “Identities?? held auditions where they selected 30 students to model fashions and perform...