The audience chattered, marble pillars towered and refreshments were served in Kirkwood Hall at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum. The spacious atrium was home to the annual Nelson-Atkins Teen Fashion Show: a must-attend event for any budding fashion designer. A U-shaped runway spanned the middle of the hall, and spotlights illuminated models as they began to walk down the carpet. Junior Mazie Alber waited anxiously behind a curtain, anticipating her time to strut the runway. Finally, it was time for Alber to display her original design — a white two-piece dress, adorned with red beading. She notices the audience smile and turn to each other, pointing out their favorite details of Alber’s dress as she walked down the runway. To read more, click the link in bio. #storybysophiabrockmeier #socialmediabymyasmith