Saturday night marked an energetic end to 2015's Birmingham Fashion Week at Pepper Place.
"Project Runway" season nine alum Laura Kathleen kicked off the show with her Elton John-backed turn down the runway featuring a calm palette of greys, army greens, blacks and creams.
Birmingham's Rising Design Stars soon took over, starting with 2014 winner and current Fashion Week intern Sarah Foret.
Foret presented a high-low gown made of drop cloth with a train hand painted by her and her mother that paid homage to the state of Alabama.
This year's finalists, all local high school and middle school students, also showed off their clothing made of non-traditional items such as fishing net, piano keys and burlap.
Third runner-up Rising Design Star Helen Legg, 16, won $100 for her fishing-inspired gown. Rigdon Hendrix, 14, won $300 as second runner-up.
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Lauryn Tankersley, 15, of Cullman was named the 2015 Rising Design Star, thanks to her chicken-inspired mini dress made of wire and burlap.
The Emerging Designers, college and post-grad designers, presented their collections for the last time.
University of Alabama graduate and Tuscaloosa native Shan Latris took the top prize of $1000 and a spot in the 2016 show for her bold red collection.
Homewood retailer Fab'ric hit the runway with its wares including rompers and summer dresses.
Featured designer Tribe Kelley brought boho to the show by way of a casual collection of ripped jeans and graphic tees paired with hippie-inspired headbands.
Headline designer and Birmingham Fashion Week co-founder Heidi Elnora closed out the show with an energetic, rock-infused show featuring a violinist, Guns N' Roses and wedding gowns for every bride.
Models danced down the runway one last time in Elnora's collection of gowns ranging from fit and flare, mermaid style, and maxi gowns—culminating in a centerpiece gold gown.
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