Final FOA Art Talk of the Season Features W. Bradley Elsberry

Submitted by the Festival of Arts:

The Festival of Arts wraps up its summer Art Talk series on Thursday, August 29 with artist W. Bradley Elsberry. A frequent winner of the runway show, Brad will reminisce about past creations and explain how he develops an idea and turns it into a winning design. This Art Talk is a must-see for fashionistas attending the 2013 Festival Runway Fashion Show on August 31.
 
At last year’s Runway Show, Brad won “Most Creative Concept” with the show’s closing look entitled “Wrapping it Up”utilizing packaging and wrapping material. Initially hidden inside a war-themed exterior, in a dramatic reveal model Erika Baldwin emerged from the costume in a white dress made almost exclusively from paper. Elsberry’s runway also impressed the crowd and took home the highly coveted “People’s Choice Award.”
 
In 2011 audience and judges alike were amazed by Brad’s winning design, which was a full-length, grand wedding dress that came off layer by layer to reveal a sexy miniskirt bodice… all in cellophane. Brad’s first win was in 2010 with a form fitted, floor length gown of fallen eucalyptus bark accented by berries, including a set of wings attached to the back that spread to a span of five feet as the model moved down the runway. 
 
If you want to see what Brad dreams up for this year’s event, you’ll want to attend the Festival Runway Fashion Show onAugust 31 from 1 – 4pm at the Festival of Arts. This fully produced runway show, presented by Arbonne, is hosted by Christos Garkinos from Bravo’s Dukes of Melrose and features a panel of judges including guest judge Steven “Cojo” Cojocaru, Celebrity Fashion Critic. See fine art meet high fashion. Free with Festival of Arts admission. For information on Festival Runway Fashion, visit http://www.foapom.com/event/festival-runway-fashion/
 
“The Festival Runway Fashion Show is one of our most popular events of the entire summer,” said Susan Davis, director of special events. “Having the opportunity to hear from Brad about past designs and plans for this year’s show is something visitors won’t want to miss!” 

The Festival of Arts is open daily from June 30 – August 31, 2013, from 10am to 11:30pm (Early closing at 3:30pm on August 24). General Admission: Weekdays $7, Weekends $10; Students & Seniors: Weekdays $4, Weekends $6; Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.