Students, parents and community members packed the Performing Arts Center on Sunday for the Black Student Alliance annual fashion show titled “Power + Beauty=Blaq12: the Definition.”

As they made their way in their seats, audience members were greeted by a video showcasing the theme of the show, which explained the definition and “journey of a woman.”

Blaqshion coordinator and senior biology and philosophy double major Alyscia Williams opened the show with an introduction of the host and the first scene, “Adam and Eve.”

Models displayed fashions that consisted of leaves, shades of greens and other garden themed elements.

“I really liked the ‘Adam and Eve’ scene, it was very creative with the leaves and everything else,” Lashika Archer, sophomore human resource management major, said.

The show then moved into a tribal themed scene, which was opened by an African inspired performance from Dyverzion dance team.

During the brief intermission following the tribal scene, the Blaqshion team gave a tribute to a GSU student who passed last year, Brian McQueen. They also attributed the theme “Introduction of the Female King,” to him.

“It was a nice gesture to honor somebody who contributed as much he did to the organization,” Teri Brown, senior general studies major, said.

The fashion show continued to take the audience on a journey with scenes that showcased international fashions, elaborate hair and makeup and lingerie-typed clothing.

“All the girls did well. It was obvious they practiced for a long time and they showed passion,” Brian Oliver, junior exercise science major, said.

Models in menswear inspired clothing hit the stage of the PAC for the final scene. Beyonce’s “If I Were a Boy” played in the background and models defined “the woman” with their choreography and looks.

This year’s show seemed to have been geared toward women with its underlying “Run the World (Girls)” theme, but Blaqshion 2012 sent a clear message to men and women alike.

“As men, we should not take our women for granted. Women are beautiful and they have a place in this world just like we do,” Oliver said.