By Louise Irvine
What an amazing time we had tumbling down the rabbit hole again into our WMODA Wonderland on April Fool’s Day. Chelsea Rousso’s Encore & Finale runway show of glass fashions was a huge success. A capacity crowd socialized and enjoyed Drink Me cocktails and Eat Me bites before the fashion show. True to form, the White Rabbit was late for this very important date and DJ Trace had the audience singing along to his music while they waited for the tardy bunny to scamper down the runway with Alice in pursuit.
The stars of the original show were back– Whitney Fair as Alice, Dr. Gretchen Heinsen as the White Rabbit, Sam Fray as the Mad Hatter, Alena Alberani as the Mad Hattress, Derek and Clay Rousso as the Footmen, and Dr. Maria Portilla as the Queen of Hearts. Louise Irvine, our WMODA Queen, tried to usurp the throne of Wonderland and there was a mock battle for the glass scepter made by Josh Fradis as the symbol of royal authority. Fortunately, the imposter held on to her head and her glass tiara designed by Chelsea.
The mysterious Cheshire Cat reappeared in the form of Tanira Kane who beguiled the audience with her feline antics. Jayne Stewart made a beautiful Duchess in a newly designed glasskini, and Keyla Escobar was the serene White Queen in a glistening gown of Swarovski crystals. The playing cards with their flashy turnover glass medallions were represented by Liseltte Walker, Lannie Burns and her daughter Alenna. Nicolas Totera skipped down the runway as the mad March Hare after working backstage as head of hair and makeup. Most of the team are students training at the Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry.
After curtain calls and photo opportunities, DJ Trace got the cast and audience dancing in the Hot Glass Gallery. The rival Queens were reconciled and shared the floor with Abba’s Dancing Queen! Glass artist, Rob Stern, joined the throng in his mirrored suit which he made as a tribute to his Murano mentor, the late Pino Signoretto. Thank you to the photographers, Suzanne Barton, Humberto Vidal, Toby Muhlhofer, and Lloyd Goradeksy, and to the cast, crew, and sponsors for helping us to “Believe the Impossible” at WMODA in celebration of the International Year of Glass.
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The Cast of Believe the Impossible Glass Fashions in Wonderland
Believe the Impossible Glass Fashions in Wonderland
George Hawthorn, Joyce Davis, Louise Irvine
Rob Stern as the Mad Hatter & Joyce Davis
Rob Stern & Judy Rudin
Joyce Davis & Suzanne Barton
Eat Me Appetizers photo by Suzanne Barton
Drink Me Cocktails photo by Suzanne Barton
Alice photo by Suzanne Barton
Alice & White Rabbit photo by Suzanne Barton
White Rabbit photo by Suzanne Barton
Mad Hattress photo by Suzanne Barton
Footmen photo by Suzanne Barton
Queen of Hearts
Battle for the Scepter
Playing Cards photo by Suzanne Barton
White Queen photo by Suzanne Barton
White Queen photo by Suzanne Barton
March Hare & Queen photo by Suzanne Barton
March Hare photo by Suzanne Barton
Duchess photo by Suzanne Barton
Duchess photo by Suzanne Barton
Cheshire Cat
Cheshire Cat photo by Suzanne Barton
After Party
DJ Trace
Duchess, Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Mad Hattress photo by Finance Photog
Alice photo by Finance Photog
Believe the Impossible Chelsea by Finance Photog
Cheshire Cat Dancing
Cheshire Cat Dancing by Finance Photog
Lloyd Goradesky with his glass bow tie by Suzanne Barton
Mad Hatter Rob Stern
Rival Queens Dancing
Rival Queens Dancing
Rob Stern dancing
Suzanne Barton & Sam Fray
Read more about Rob Stern...
Rob Stern - Leaves of Glass
Rob Stern - Star is Born
Rob Stern - Art on fire the Chihuly connection
Rob Stern - Star of Wonder
Rob Stern - Who's who @ WMODA
Rob Stern - Constellations Exhibit
Rob Stern - Stilettos Exhibition
Rob Stern - Strut into WMODA
Rob Stern - Our new hot dog
Rob Stern - Stilettos
Rob Stern - Resonance WMODA
Read more about Chelsea Rousso...
Chelsea Rousso - Through the Looking Glass
Chelsea Rousso - Who’s Who @ WMODA
Chelsea Rousso - The Mermaid’s Top
Chelsea Rousso - Teeny Weeny Glass Bikini
Chelsea Rousso - Fancy Masks
Chelsea Rousso - Gorgeous Glass
Chelsea Rousso - Believe the Impossible
Chelsea Rousso - Men in Glass
Chelsea Rousso - TEAquila, Teapots & Tarts Event
Chelsea Rousso - Corset Couture
Chelsea Rousso - Who Stole the Tarts?
Chelsea Rousso - Wearable Glass