On Saturday at 6 p.m., the apparel design and merchandising department rolled out the red carpet for their annual fashion show, Runway 2005, Glamour.

The sold-out show brought people from all over the nation, some dressed as if they were attending a dinner party or trendy club. Red balloons decorated the outside of McKenna Theater and inside the stage resembled an Academy Awards set-up and had lights outlining the runway in a simple yet effective fashion. Audience members were able to watch a slideshow consisting of movie trivia, pictures of popular designers and SF State designers while they waited for the show to begin.

Bay Area dance team F.U.S.I.O.N. kicked off the night with a performance wearing teal, purple, and gray Asian-inspired costumes designed by Ferdinand Hernandez, an ADM senior who was also a designer in the show.

Then, the students, some of who’ve been preparing for this day for over a year were finally able to showcase all their hard work. Each line consisted of between four to six garments.

“I was really impressed with what I saw,” said Edward Dizon, 24. “It’s amazing how people can come up with these outfits from scratch.”

The mechanical engineering major who is a member of F.U.S.I.O.N. felt flattered to be a part of such a triumphant show in a room full of so many talented students.

The diversity of the designs ranged from a funky dress made mostly out of caution tape, to a camouflage print bikini, to a satin turquoise wrap-around dress reminiscent to those worn by ancient Greek Goddesses. Flowing fabrics, sherbet colors, gathered ruffles, crooked hems, unconventional zippers, and retro and 80’s-inspired designs were reoccurring themes during the show.

The models were of all different backgrounds, genders, and sizes. One pregnant model even worked the runway in a black, backless, halter evening gown. While most of the models did the routine walk, some strutted across the stage and danced, adding a little flavor to the presentation.

Throughout the night, scholarships were handed out to Sanda Wan, and Julie Chiem. Designer Casey Linney earned the scholarship for “Most marketable line,” and Marsha Tam earned the scholarship for “Most creative line.”

The show was definitely a student-run event. The models, makeup artist, hairstylist, and staff members were all students from schools around the Bay Area as well as SF State. Their enthusiasm, cooperativeness, and dedication to the show were an integral part to what made the show such a success said ADM senior and student fashion association President Kristy Collins, 25.

Compared to the past SF State fashion shows she’s watched, she believes that this year’s was the most organized.

“From an audience standpoint the show was amazing,” said Collins. “I was very, very happy with the result.”

While the show seemed virtually flawless from the outside, chaos occured behind the scenes. Although some designers remained calm and collective, Marian Galam, 24, was stressed out putting the finishing touches on the leg warmers for her models just minutes before the show started.

Most of all, she worried that she might fall during her walk down the runway. The five-foot-one ADM senior had to wear high heels in order to meet the heights of her taller models.

At the end, it was Galam who stood tall. Relieved and proud, she and the other designers exchanged congratulatory hugs backstage.

"I was really happy that all my hard work paid off, and that the people most important to me were there to see it," said Galam.