Filmed in Cinemascope

Filmed in Cinemascope was a body-inclusive fashion show celebrating the glamour of Hollywood’s silver age while challenging the narrow ideals of beauty historically tied to it. Presented by Body Haven at Columbia College Chicago in collaboration with She Who Stuns, the show reclaimed the phrase from the song “Miss Baltimore Crabs” in Hairspray, where Tracy Turnblad is told she cannot appear on television because she wasn’t “filmed in cinemascope.” In contrast, this runway proved that everyone belongs in the spotlight. Featuring models ranging from size XL to 4XL, the show celebrated confidence, style, and visibility for all bodies. The evening opened with a performance by independent singer HAJ and a burlesque performance by Ruby, embodying classic silver screen glamour. With an audience of over 150 attendees, Filmed in Cinemascope transformed vintage Hollywood aesthetics into a powerful statement of inclusivity and celebration.

Table displaying promotional materials, including tickets, flyers, and stickers, with a black background and chairs nearby.
A woman in a brown jacket is standing at a table with colorful flowers and various items, engaging in conversation with a group of women behind the table at an indoor event with a cityscape mural on the wall.
Photo of a photography setup with backdrops, studio lights, and a mirror in a modern indoor space with large windows.
A person dressed in black, wearing a trench coat and hat, walking on a lit pathway with string lights in a dimly lit room decorated with gold balloons and an EXIT sign.
Woman walking confidently on a runway or stage in a dark room, illuminated by purple and yellow lights, wearing a dress, heels, and a jacket draped over her shoulders.
Young man with curly hair wearing a black leather jacket, white T-shirt, and jeans standing on stage with colorful lighting and gold balloons in the background.
Woman walking on a runway during an event, wearing a metallic sequined dress, a black blazer, clear high heels, and holding a microphone, with purple and warm lighting decor.
A woman in a red satin dress standing on a runway with string lights, with another woman in a red dress visible in the background through an open doorway decorated with gold balloons. An exit sign is above the doorway.
A woman in a red satin dress walking on a runway at a fashion show, with a balloon arch and an exit door in the background.
Woman walking on runway at fashion show wearing a shimmering, dark purple, sequined gown with high heels, illuminated by overhead lights with golden balloon decorations and an exit sign in the background.
Woman in a purple evening gown walking on a runway with lights, gold balloon arch, and exit sign in the background.
A woman in a shiny, metallic, silver pleated dress with matching silver high heels walking on an illuminated runway at an event, with purple and gold balloon decorations in the background.
A woman walking on a runway at an indoor event, wearing glasses, a black dress, and a colorful jacket, with golden balloons and lighting decorations in the background.
A woman in a black dress walking on a runway with a balloon arch and lights in the background.
A woman in an elegant black and white gown walking on a runway decorated with lights and golden balloons, with an exit sign above her.
Woman walking on a runway at an event, dressed in a black, glittery evening gown with open shoulders, with a balloon decoration arch in the background.
A runway with a model walking on it, wearing a blue dress, with a dog lying on the floor, surrounded by an audience, cameras, and lights in a fashion show environment.