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For aspiring fashion designers, having their work featured in a window display is a ‘someday’ sort of dream.
For graduates of Arizona State University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, that dream has become reality. A new exhibit at Scottsdale Fashion Square celebrates the contributions of a new generation of fashion designers.
Found in the windows of the former Nespresso space, which is on the first level of the South Wing, the fashion exhibit features nine garments designed by ASU FIDM alumni, Noé Dandurand, Samantha Angulo, Madison Nelson and Elisia Cabrera.
The garments were selected for their conceptual integrity, craftsmanship and diverse design perspectives. From sculptural silhouettes to textural innovation, the pieces reflect the caliber of talent emerging from the school’s Phoenix and Los Angeles programs.
The designs will be on exhibit through August 2025.
“Scottsdale Fashion Square is proud to partner with ASU FIDM to amplify student designers and showcase their talent,” said Melanie Sutton, senior marketing manager for the shopping center. “Their vision brings fresh energy and vibrance that meshes beautifully with our strong tradition as a leader in high-end fashion and a hub for community art.”
The exhibit complements the ongoing collaboration between ASU FIDM and Scottsdale Fashion Square, now in its seventh year. While 30 graduating students showcased new collections during April’s Uncertainty 2025 capstone runway event, showing a total of 127 looks, this ongoing window installation spotlights post-graduate work.
“Giving these promising students an opportunity to share their work with the world is an important step in developing their confidence as they prepare to enter the professional design industry,” said Dennita Sewell, founding director of ASU FIDM and a professor of practice for the school, which is within the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. “Scottsdale Fashion Square is widely regarded as this region’s leading style and fashion destination, so it’s especially gratifying for these students to see their designs on display in a prominent fashion-forward venue.”
