Runway 2.0

The Romance of Urban Decay

Coco Chanel once stated, "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."

That notion is at the heart of the unique collaboration between Buffalo State College and the Burchfield Penney Art Center in presenting Runway 2.0- a fashion show that draws thematic inspiration from the Charles Burchfield exhibition, The Romance of Urban Decay.

Set against the panoramic backdrop of the Burchfield Penney's East Gallery, Runway 2.0 features the collections of Buffalo State College Fashion Program students and professional Western New York designers.

But as Coco Chanel's words suggest, the evening stands to be more than simply a celebration of what we wear. It will be an exploration of who we are. And in the spirit of Charles Burchfield, it will reflect the allure of a city and the subtle beauty that emerges as her buildings and streets grow old.

EVENING SHOW
Saturday, April 25, 2009
9:00–11:30 pm
Burchfield Penney Art Center

Join us for the fashion show,
followed by a dessert reception
catered by Oliver's, a cash bar,
and music by Them Jazzbeards.

Ticket - $40
General admission to Runway 2.0
and the dessert reception.

VIP Ticket - $100
A front row seat to Runway 2.0;
PLUS admission to a pre-show
cocktail party from 7:30–8:30 pm;
an exclusive "swag bag" filled
with cool stuff from local merchants

Call the Burchfield Penney Ticket Line
at 878-3254 to purchase tickets by phone from now through 4/17/09.
Beginning 4/18/09, purchase tickets
in person at the Burchfield Penney
Art Center Visitor Services Desk.
(advance tickets only-no will-call)

STUDENT SHOW
Saturday, April 25, 2009
4:00-5:00 pm
Burchfield Penney Art Center

Students, join us for the early
fashion show.

Student Tickets - $5 pre-sale
$7 at the door
General admission to Runway 2.0
and the dessert reception

Tickets available at the Performing
Arts Center Box Office at Rockwell Hall
and the Student Union Box Office,
Buffalo State College

All proceeds from the Student show
benefit the Buffalo State College Fashion
Textile Technology Scholarship Fund.

Burchfield Penney Art Center