Beneath pink, light blue and yellow drapes, models strut confidently across an angled u-shaped runway at Runway Revolution 2008.

The two and a half hour event in the McKenna Theater featured 36 designers from SF State’s apparel design and merchandising majors in collaboration with the Student Fashion Association

The theater was filled to maximum capacity as student works graced the stage to inspirations such as designer Lauren Vaterlaus’ “Dangerously Curvy” line, which had the only plus-sized model in appreciation of beautiful curves to designer Lizet Pimental’s “BabyBell” line featuring fashionable maternity wear.

“There are a lot of great work here tonight,” said Tana Pannetta, a Sunset District resident who attended the event to support her co-worker, designer Danielle Gonzalez.

Besides Gonzalez’ “Loft 41” line featuring clothing that embraced the female classic silhouette, Pannetta favored designer and SFA president Matthew Paul Robinson’s “Modern Harlow”.

“I liked [Robinson’s] collection and color palette,” Pannetta said.

Although there was a diverse set of collections and a variety of unique inspirations, all pieces came together at the finale as all 135 models gathered on stage to recognize dedicated designers and the gratitude towards the faculty.

Among the appreciation and excitement of a successful fashion show, SFA president Matthew Paul Robinson and vice president Rosemary Robinson declared first-time fashion show designer Jasmine Gonzalez the winner of Runway Revolution 2008.

“Her work was really well put together,” said senior Suzie Staus of Gonzalez’ “Enimsaj” line inspired by the classic 1960s mod era. “She did a great job—it was amazing.”

Staus, 23, attended the show to support her friend and designer Lauryn Varnum who presented her collection, “Momentum”, which featured trends that represented different periods in time.

Another fan of Gonzalez’ winning five-piece collection is fellow first-time fashion show designer, junior Sarah Terranella.

According to Terranellas, her very own six-piece “Keeping the Peace” line was made up of patriotic colors to promote a revolution change.

Seeing her final pieces being showcased was a trip, she said.

“It was a wild ride and so much fun,” said Terranella.

After tonight, she plans to contribute to more fashion shows in the future during her career at SF State.

Among the support system made up of family and friends were Daly City natives Alena Kuhls and William Moura.

Kuhls, 58, and Moura, 83, attened the show to support their friend Traci Peace, the founder and executive director of Visions of La Moda.

Because a portion of the proceeds from the fashion show ticket sales will be donated to Visions of La Moda, a free hands-on fashion program for urban youths, the audience helped raise $600 for the program.

“[The show] was execellent,” Kuhls said.

“It was great,” said Moura with an exception. “I didn’t care much for the winner because I think there were better.”

Still, both Kuhls and Moura agree to return again for the next fashion show.

“[The show] was good and better than the People Magazine stuff,” said Moura. “There is a lot of potential here.”