Since 1968, apparel design students at the University of Minnesota have been presenting their original designs in an annual Student Fashion Show. This highly anticipated event draws hundreds of fashion industry professionals, students, family, and friends each year. As an opportunity for apparel students to engage the community with their designs, this event creates a place to discuss fashion and the many different roles apparel plays in our lives.
Exhibition Details
Then and Now: Fashion Show @ 50
- February 3–April 29, 2018
- HGA Gallery
Co-Curators: Dr. Linsey Griffin, Assistant Professor and Lindsey Strange, Teaching Specialist
Since 1968, apparel design students at the University of Minnesota have been presenting their original designs in an annual Student Fashion Show. This highly anticipated event draws hundreds of fashion industry professionals, students, family, and friends each year. As an opportunity for apparel students to engage the community with their designs, this event creates a place to discuss fashion and the many different roles apparel plays in our lives.
The annual Student Fashion Show has had many formats and iterations, but has always served as a rite of passage for our seniors. It is a chance to highlight the skills they’ve developed and celebrate their creative point of view. The show marks the completion of their academic journey, and launches them into varied careers in the apparel industry. This exhibition highlights the evolution of the annual Student Fashion Show and captures the continuing creativity and innovation of our alumni in apparel design, costume design, fiber arts, and the multifaceted, interdisciplinary field of wearable products.
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