Mannequin to Human and Back Again: The Evolving Role of the Runway in Fashion
Ellie Ko
Hong Kong International School
Abstract
This paper will focus on the evolution of the fashion runway, as well as the positive and negative ways the fashion runway has impacted the industry as a whole. Specifically, through tracing the evolution of three fashion cornerstones—models, theatrics, and technology—this paper will explore how the runway has become the driving force of the fashion world.