On April 5, thousands of fashionistas will pack into Iowa State University’s CY Stephens Auditorium to attend the annual ISU Fashion Show, an entirely student-produced exhibition of clothing created by aspiring designers from the university’s apparel, merchandising and design program.
The show, one of the largest student-led fashion productions in the nation, will feature 100 garment collections of up to three pieces each. Student models will show off the pieces before a panel of judges.
This year’s theme is “Secret Garden,” so expect bright colors and floral patterns to be in vogue throughout the 13 design categories, which range from special occasion and professional wear to experimental and eco-friendly.
Each year, a guest designer invited to the campus provides valuable real-world expertise, and more than $7,000 raised by the students is awarded as scholarships to the top picks in each design category. A mounted gallery of the students’ work will also be on display for viewing before and during the show.
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Now in its 32nd year, the fashion show is a popular attraction and is expected to sell out. Tickets vary in price and are available at www.Ticketmaster.com and through the Iowa State Center box office.
Photos of the event will be made available online at www.isufashionshow.tumblr.com.