2017 O'More College of Design Fashion Show

The 2017 O’More College of Design Fashion Show took place Friday May 12, 2017 on O’More’s campus. The show highlighted how talented design students are, and the alumni and faculty transformed the world with the power of design.

Every year, O’More’s Fashion Graduates bring in something fresh and interestingly unique ideas in the industry. Reason being, that their show are sought for by many in the industry.  

Partners included Eastman Chemical Company, GiGi’s Playhouse and OnPoint Manufacturing had put forth challenges where students had collaborated on projects and showcased their innovations at the Fashion Show.

 The student designers’ collaborative work with GiGi’s Playhouse in particular, were designs for children with Down syndrome and other form of special needs.

O’More also honored four alumnae who had made an impact in the industry. Original works were revealed on the runway from Jamie + the Jones, Ona Rex, and Owlette. In addition, full-time faculty member Kevin Crouch showed how couture techniques from years past are as important to us now and into the future.

Collections from the graduating senior design students had round out the evening.

The Annual Fashion Show does not only showcase the graduating students’ talents but is as well, a show for cause. The net revenue from the event will go to the fashion scholarships to support future fashion talents. Thus, these students can attend O’More regardless of their ability to pay.

Photo Credits: Jami-Lyn Fehr

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Fashion Glitter: ENSEMBLE:Thread Design and Fashion Event 2017

Fashion Glitter: ENSEMBLE:Thread Design and Fashion Event 2017: ENSEMBLE Thread Design and Fashion Event 2017 Check out more fashion shows:  Fashion Glitter Magazine This year’s Thread fas...

ENSEMBLE:Thread Design and Fashion Event 2017

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Thread Design and Fashion Event 2017

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This year’s Thread fashion Show took place at the Madison Masonic Center for the general public last 30^th of April, 2017.

The fashion show was called and celebrated each element of an ‘Ensemble.’ It showcased interesting and variety of eclectic runway designs with some live music and dance. It also showed many perspectives, engaging a range of audiences through mash-up classical and contemporary music and design. The designers showcased a unified creation that embodied diversity and embracing inclusivity.

This year’s award winners

Madeline Strauss, Tessia Brown Show Stopper Award, $350 Midsummer Night’s dress

Catherine Findore, Most Creative, $250, Cityline crop top and skirt

Ike Cech, Best Ready-To-Wear $250, wool deck jacket

Maheen Quarishi, Fashion Show Leadership Award, $250

Honorable Mentions, $50 each

Neil Sekhorn, Vinyl White Dress
Jingjing Li  Tudor, Traveler White Dress

Jurors:

Jaquelina Rodrigues Ibarra (Re-Threads)

Carolyn Benforado (alumni, custom dressmaker)

Shelly Cornia (American Girl)

All of the award money from the show was raised through event ticket sales.

About Threads

The Threads Fashion Show is an annual celebration showcasing student work from the Textiles and Fashion Design Program in the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This large-scale design and fashion event is produced with the collaborative participation of students across the campus. With music, lights, performance and runway, Threads seeks to engage the Madison community in the excitement and appreciation of contemporary design.

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