CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Fashion Studies program will host the Student Showcase and Fashion Show on April 24 at the student center.
The runway fashion show will start at 7 p.m. in Ballroom D. The student showcase will start at 6 p.m. in the John W. Corker Lounge and Ballroom C.
The entire program is free and open to the public.
The fashion show will start with pieces designed by first-year designers.
Four advanced students will present designs as part of a mini-line.
Finally, six senior students will present their senior designer collections:
- Jia Brown, Chicago — Pacific: resort wear inspired by the breezes and ocean waves of the tropics.
- Aaron Elliott, Herrin — Expectations: a line that explores gender stereotypes using 1950s and 1960s vintage patterns.
- Ingrid Hansen, Carbondale — Ladylike: a collection of upcycled garments for formal occasions.
- Nicole Robinson, Carbondale — Soft Hauntings: inspired by the dark side of style, blending gothic aesthetics and whimsey.
- Lisa Vasilopoulos, South Elgin — Heading West: inspired by American Western wear, using repurposed textiles and vintage fabrics.
- Niy Vaughns, Chicago Heights — Concrete: urban streetwear with a twist of preppy style and a pop of color.
More information on the fashion studies program is available at academics.siu.edu/design/fashion-design/ or 618-453-1970.
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