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UNWLA Branch 4 Hosts Regal Fantasy: An Unusual Fashion Show by Tyrsa Pavlak On Novem ber 3, 2002, U N W L A Branch 4 o f the Piscataway, N ew Jersey area hosted a fashion show and luncheon in the reception hall o f St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in South Bound Brook, N ew Jersey. The hall, decorated by branch members, re flected the golden Fall harvest season. There were large displays o f chrysanthemums, and tables were covered with orange and cranberry-colored tablecloths. Each table had a centerpiece consisting o f a gold charger plate holding a crystal vase filled with cut mums. A hot chicken dinner, complete with a fine white wine, was prepared and served by the Sisterhood o f St. Andrew 's Church. A ptly named "R egal Fantasy," the fashion show centered on beautiful, knitted wearable outfits created by designer Tamara Massalska. This original collection o f fourteen pieces was one o f the few things that M s. M assalska w as able to take with her from her beloved K yiv when she immigrated to the United States in 19 9 1. For her stunning creations, the designer took her inspiration from Ukrainian themes o f folk art, ar chitecture, song, and poetry. Each piece has a name, and during the show, as pretty, young models showed o ff her work, the artist recited the story behind it. One o f her most striking creations is called "Chom obyl," a slim tube o f a dress featuring red and gold flames woven into the bodice and dark bat w ing sleeves. Also very popular with the guests attending the event were "Chervona K alyna," a traditional Ukrainian costume recreated in a machined knit design, and "Independent Ukraine - Our Flag," knitted with blue and gold yam , and incorporating a trident design (front and back), large full sleeves, and a headdress resembling a crown. The piece de resistance was "Oranta," an or nate creation honoring the mosaic o f the Virgin o f Oranta, which adorns the Cathedral o f St. Sofia in K yiv. Red, gold, and blue bands, interwoven with me tallic threads in geometric design, form a v-shaped plastron collar and vertical center band. The piece is complemented by a cap, which is woven o f gold metallic wool and resembles a halo. W hile the highlight o f the event was the fash ion show, branch members were also honored to host a special exhibit o f art works created by M s. M assalska's son, Andrei Poteryaylo. The artist displayed several o f his oil paintings and graphic projects commissioned by various Am erican magazines. For our event, Mr. Po teryaylo graciously took on the task o f designing the promotional flyer and the program booklet. Guests were entertained by A lla Kutsevych, an accomplished singer and bandura artist. Dressed in a lovely costume from Poltava, M s. Kutsevych gar nered much applause and audience participation. She also had the good fortune to win the huge door prize, a basket o f assorted wines and fine foods. The large mum displays were also given aw ay to happy winners. The program also included a silent auction, with guests bidding on many splendid items. These were distributed at the end o f the afternoon by the lovely models, still dressed in M s. M assalska's elegant creations. The models were Renata Bokalo, Christine D A gostino, Solom iya Fedyna, K elly Goodwin, N a talka Hutsul, Natalie Lyszyk, A lekca Milanytch, Chris tina Ratycz, M arina Shapovalenko, and Deanna Stawnychy. “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛЮТИЙ 2003 19 Oranta
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