Model Spotlight: Madison Greer

Year: 2013

House: Quincy

Concentration: English with secondary in Music. Also, I’m working on my masters in Jazz Voice in the 5-year joint degree program between Harvard and New England Conservatory.

Hometown: Dallas, TX

If you were stranded on an island what are 3 things you’d want with you?

A functioning plane, a pilot, and lots of food

If you were an animal what kind of animal would you be? Why?

I would mostly likely be a chameleon because I like to change up my look alot. I am definitely not defined by one particular style.

Tell us about one of your worst habits?

m…writing poetry with the lights off? I really like the whole dark moody vibe in my room, but sitting in front of my laptop with no other light is probably not good for my eyes!

What did you want to be when you were 12 years old?

Hmmm….it was a tie between movie star and pop star.

What is the most listened to song on your ipod?

“Evacuating London” from the Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe movie soundtrack. Fantasy movie music = best thing ever.

Why did you decide to try out for Eleganza?

I saw the show last year as a pre-frosh and pretty much thought it was completely fierce.

What do you like best about being in Eleganza?

I LOVE how much diversity is celebrated in the show. It definitely sends the message that beauty is present within every culture.

The Harvard Crimson Features Eleganza2010!

Check out the Crimson’s coverage of Eleganza, along with fellow fashion shows Identities and Project East:

“Cultural Couture” by Kristie T. La

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2010/4/20/fashion-shows-cover/

Model Spotlight: Lawrence Cripe

Year: 2013

House: Lowell

Concentration: Applied Math

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

If you were stranded on an island what are 3 things you’d want with you?

My sister, all 7 seasons of West Wing, and my bed/comforter

If you were an animal what kind of animal would you be? Why?

Panther,  because I like them.

Tell us about one of your worst habits?

Checking facebook more often than the news.

What did you want to be when you were 12 years old?

Biochemical Engineer

What is the most listened to song on your ipod?

Hello Seattle by Owl City

Why did you decide to try out for Eleganza?

My friends pressured me into it!

What do you like best about being in Eleganza?

Getting to meet all the great people.

Model Spotlight: Vidal Ekechukwu

Vidal Ekechukwu

Year: 2012

House: Lev-to-the-verett!!

Concentration: Psychology (Social and Cognitive Neuroscience)

Hometown: Oak Brook, IL

If you were stranded on an island what are 3 things you’d want with you?

1) The Holy Bible, 2) My iPod, and 3) The girl of my dreams.

If you were an animal what kind of animal would you be? Why?

I would most likely be a horse because they are beautiful, strong, dependable, and well-endowed.

Tell us about one of your worst habits?

One of my worst habits is being too argumentative. Sometimes I just can’t let a discussion I’m passionate about die.

What did you want to be when you were 12 years old?

When I was 12 I didn’t know what I wanted to be so I wanted to be a combination of the President of the United States, a doctor, and a really successful businessman.

What is the most listened to song on your ipod?

I’m Goin’ In by Drake, Lil’ Wayne, and Young Jeezy!!

Why did you decide to try out for Eleganza?

I saw the show last year and absolutely fell in love with the concept. I’ve always appreciated fashion and the artistry of manipulating one’s body through dancing and posing so I decided to make myself a little more personally aware of it by trying out.

What do you like best about being in Eleganza?

I adore two things about Eleganza. 1) The quality of preparation is near professional. The leadership has been impeccable in constructing the show and it’ll really show!! 2) I love how much everyone loves each other. Really, the models and board members truly become engaged with and care about each other in a way that is in no way superficial.

Model Spotlight: James O’Connor

James O’Connor

Year: 2013

House: Stoughton / Cabot (next year)

Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand

If you were an animal what kind of animal would you be? Why?

A turtle. I like turtles

Tell us about one of your worst habits?

I always do this clicky thing with my fingers when I get excited or nervous about something. Kinda like that thing Ali-G does, but I don’t say things like booyakasha when I do it.

What did you want to be when you were 12 years old?

An Aeroplane

Why did you decide to try out for Eleganza?

Because I wanted to do something other than crew.

What do you like best about being in Eleganza?

The people are all nice and very chill, and really good at what they do.

Eleganza Exec Graces Teen Vogue

Check out the April Issue of Teen Vogue to read about our very own Angela Su, an Executive Producer of Eleganza2010 and a CoverGirl & Teen Vogue It Girl! The dedication and hard work of Angela and our other producers allow us to bring you the biggest show on campus and to support the incredible teens at the Center for Teen Empowerment.

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Less than 1 month until showtime!

On the Red Carpet…

Biggest Oscar winner in our opinion? Sandra Bullock in this exquisite Marchesa gown with sleek hair and bold lipstick. Absolutely stunning.

Meet the Directors!

Rehearsals for the show started this week for each of the 3 Scene Directors! We can’t tell you much, but it’s already looking like another great production from Eleganza.

Mark is a senior in Lowell. Nick is a senior in Leverett. Sybil is a junior in Mather.

Eleganza has a new website!

Visit the website below to browse Eleganza’s amazing new website.

http://www.harvard-eleganza.com/

Click on the Event tab to view photos from Eleganza2009!

Who’s excited for April 24th?!

I AM!

Weekly Online Eleganza Auctions

This is the first of many online auctions to support ELEGANZA2010!!

This week were are kicking it off with a $250 gift certificate from yesstyle.com!!!!

“YesStyle is the first online retailer to globally distribute a wide range of lifestyle and fashion products from Asia through their website YesStyle.com. Every season, …YesStyle brings customers the latest trends along with thousands of fashion items from designers across Asia. YesStyle.com now represents the best platform for designers in Asia to connect with customers worldwide.”

YesStyle.com is a premier Asian clothing retailer. Not only is this a great way to get clothes/ accessories which no one else will have (also boasting an Asian style aesthetic which is on trend:http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/home.php), but the quality of the clothes, for the price, is much higher than comparable Western retailers. You are supporting Eleganza and getting a sweet deal. There are also menswear looks available.

Check them out here: http://www.yesstyle.com/en/home.html

All proceeds from this auction go to Eleganza2010.

Participate by bidding on the wall of this facebook group. Bidding begins now and will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Bidding will begin at $25 and every bid should be an increase of at least $5.