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Published March 31, 2012, 12:00 AM

Photo gallery: Fashion Forward Collective show


Models and designers prepare backstage at Fashion Forward Collective, a charity event March 25 at Clyde Iron Works in Lincoln Park. Olivia Green (center) gets her hair styled by Amber McGregor, while Barbara Barrey (holding blue can) works with Emily Peterson (top center). At the bottom (from left) are Jen-Ann Geving, Curran Rose and Rebecca Rode. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)

  • Models and designers prepare backstage at Fashion Forward Collective, a charity event March 25 at Clyde Iron Works in Lincoln Park. Olivia Green (center) gets her hair styled by Amber McGregor, while Barbara Barrey (holding blue can) works with Emily Peterson (top center). At the bottom (from left) are Jen-Ann Geving, Curran Rose and Rebecca Rode. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)
  • Aleash Hladilek, a welding instructor at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute, designed this science-fiction-Dr. Seuss-like outfit made of aluminum, faux fur, feathers, lace, cotton and spandex. It's worn here by Xie Skeffington. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)
  • Emily Hanson sports an Yves Saint Laurent-inspired Russian ballerina romantic look designed by Danielle Everine. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)
  • Kayla Marie models this wool and Lycra dress, which has leather inserts in the front, back and sides. It was designed by Elizabeth Chesney. This dress is full-length with a bit of flare at the bottom. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)
  • Kelly Foss wears one of designer Richard Rosvall's steampunk creations: a corset created from hand-stained leather complete with buckles and straps. It includes hand-carved wings and a vegetable steamer as the thruster. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)
  • Curran Rose wears geek chic urban street wear. The high-waisted, flared, lightweight, wool pants with a Ponte di Roma ruche knit turtleneck top were designed by Jen-Ann Geving. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)
  • A model wears a piece by Elizabeth Chesney. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)
  • Designer Jen-Ann Geving addresses the audience during the Fashion Forward Collective show at Clyde Iron Works. (Joseph Thoennes / for the Budgeteer)