A Note from Our Department Head Having served as the instructor for the Design and Merchandising fashion show in the past, I know firsthand what a wonderful opportunity this event is for both the student designers and the students who work so tirelessly to plan and promote the show. Over the years, thanks to the many faculty and students who have been involved in the show, it has become an annual highlight for our department and our many friends. Thanks to everyone for their time, energy, and expertise you have given to this year's show! It's going to be wonderful.
Dr. Karen Hyllegard Professor and Department Head
Welcome to the 2021 CSU Fashion Show, Emerge! Anytime pressure hits, no matter the form, you find out what you're made of. This could not be more true for our senior designers, OtterBox designers, and the fashion show class. I took over the fashion show class after it had risen to great heights in the Fort Collins community and right when COVID-19 hit. As the shock of a pandemic wore off, we all were forced to ask: How do we move forward? Cue the virtual fashion show. Digital formats have taken the fashion industry by storm with Milan, Paris, London, and New York showcasing collections and the virtual production. In many ways, virtual has become fashionable! We decided as a fashion show class that we would follow suit and embrace a virtual format this year as a creative solution, moving past what has been done before into the future of what's possible. I am so inspired by the ready-to-wear approach the senior designers took when creating their collections; they kept the consumer at the heart of their designs. I was also honored to witness the innovation and use of technology in the OtterBox collaboration while persevering through COVID-19 setbacks. And I'm so proud of this current fashion show class for their positivity, professionalism, and productivity! (Who doesn't like alliteration?) We could not have done it without the support of our generous sponsors, the Richardson Design Center staff, Journalism and Media Communications, faculty, and of course, our talented students. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this year's CSU Fashion Show, Emerge!
Jennifer Jeanneret Instructor and Internship Coordinator Fashion Show Class Producer Jennifer is a luxury design and merchandising professional. She worked for Neiman Marcus for nearly nine years in various roles before coming to CSU. She seeks to prepare students for what the fashion industry is really like, not what they imagine it to be. She consults with industry leaders in beauty, product development, and local manufacturing.
CSU Department of Design and Merchandising The Department of Design and Merchandising, in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University, has an ongoing commitment to cultivating innovative and socially responsible solutions to local and global, human-centered opportunities and challenges related to the realm of apparel. Proudly ranked as one of the top fashion programs in the nation, the Department of Design and Merchandising seeks to teach the importance of balancing ethical practices with that of profitable business outcomes that sustain and positively impact the world and its people. The Bachelor of Science academic programs offered within the department include: apparel design and production, interior architecture and design, merchandising, and product development. Within these four programs, students gain knowledge of design, business practices, and consumer and client needs. Many of our students spend a semester abroad in the fashion capitals of London, Paris, Florence, and Milan. Throughout their time at Colorado State University, students continue to excel and display their talents within our internship program; a program designed to place students in excellent real-world environments, allowing them the opportunity to gain practical experience as part of their degree programs. A large number of the graduates who participate in the internship program move into successful careers after finishing their studies through the many industry connections they make.
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING FACULTY
Ryadi Adityavarman IAD Associate Professor Kendra Allen Director of Academic and Administrative Operations and Instructor Doreen Beard Director of Operations and Engagement of the Avenir Museum Sandra Chisholm Advisor and Instructor Dr. Maria Delgado IAD Assistant Professor Dr. Sonali Diddi
AM Assistant Professor Brittany Engert Academic Success Coordinator Crystal Hart Administrative Assistant II and Graduate Program Assistant Dr. Karen Hyllegard AM Professor and Department Head Jennifer Jeanneret AM Instructor and Internship Coordinator Kevin Kissell AM Assistant Professor Dr. Katie Knowles Assistant Professor and Curator of the Avenir Museum
Dr. Jain Kwon IAD Assistant Professor Dr. Yan (Vivian) Li AM Associate Professor Dr. Laura Malinin IAD Associate Professor and Director of the Richardson Design Center Erin Meier Academic Success Coordinator Dr. Nancy Miller AM Professor Dr. Kristen Morris AM Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer Ogle AM Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator Megan Osborne Assistant Curator and Collections Manager of the Avenir Museum Conrad Rathmann IAD Instructor and Internship Coordinator Dr. Leah Scolere IAD Assistant Professor Heather Short Visitor Services and Venue Coordinator of the Avenir Museum Dr. Ruoh-Nan (Terry) Yan AM Associate Professor
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OTTERBOX X CSU It all began with phone cases, four to be exact. For the second time, CSU Design and Merchandising partnered with OtterBox to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration to promote young talent, technology, and local partnerships. The first collaboration, "Homegrown," was a wild success, premiering at the 2019 CSU Fashion Show, XPOSURE. For this year's collaboration, eleven designers and product developers were hand-picked to work with corporate design and marketing team to create 3-piece collection for CSU Fashion Show. The students worked in teams to create four collections. These collections were inspired by four concept themes of OtterBox phone case designs; the themes included Taken for Granite, Wish Way Now, Island Ombre, and Feeling Rusty. Students researched fashion trends and company reports for ideation sketches for garment/accessories to be selected by OtterBox corporate staff. All design ideations included some technology from the Richardson Design Center (i.e., digital printing, dye sublimation, laser cutter, UV printing, vinyl cutting, screen printing, long arm quilting, ultrasonic welding, 3D printing, embroidery.) The group of students developed selected designs through flat patternmaking, file preparation for digital technology, and application and sampling of various digital technology. They created first samples to examine fit and solicit feedback, then the final garments and accessories were presented virtually to the larger OtterBox team. The winners were awarded a plaque as well as an in-depth portfolio review. The designs are featured in the 2021 CSU Fashion Show, Emerge, and in the OtterShop in Old Town, Fort Collins, for the month of April.
Most Consumer Focused: Feeling Rusty Team Most Commercial Appeal: Taken for Granite Team Best Overall Design: Elise Hadjis from Feeling Rusty Team
Top picture: Eliza Carter with dye sublimated fabric Middle right picture: Green backpack with zippers by Richie Dow for "Taken for Granite" Top photo by Jennifer Jeanneret, Bottom photo by Richie Dow
TAKEN FOR GRANITE | ELIZA CARTER, RICHIE DOW, AND KRISTA MELUSKY
OTTERBOX X CSU This incredible collaboration began pre-pandemic. Originally slated to premiere in April 2020, both the students and the OtterBox team stayed steadfast to complete the collections before this year’s show. Throughout the course of this year, the student designers were asked to reflect on the process. When asked how she was staying inspired during the pandemic, Krista Melusky, Taken for Granite, said: “With the challenge of navigating through our newly changed world, how do we take on the extra task of staying motivated and inspired during the pandemic? Personally, motivation comes in waves. Some days the surge of inspiration would strike, but other days any creativity I felt I had previously, vanished. To be able to be creative, I decided to prioritize my mental and physical health first. ”
When discussing how the design process has changed since going virtual, Avery Weaver of Island Ombre shared: “My process changed a lot since working from home. Since working from home, I did a lot of work in CLO3D, a 3D modeling program for garments and accessories. I have learned a great deal about 3D modeling and am excited to implement it on more on accessories. ” Sheer white kimono and blue/purple dress Look by Jemma Jackman for "Wish Way Now" Picture by Tyler Ferguson
Shelby Johnson cutting material for "Wish Way Now" Photo by Chloe Coldrick
WISH WAY NOW | JEMMA JACKMAN AND SHELBY JOHNSON
OTTERBOX X CSU When asked how the pandemic has affected her creative energy, Elise Hadjis on the Feeling Rusty team stated “During this pandemic my creative energy has really grown. Being in a situation where so much of daily life has changed, it really forced me to change my perspective in the creative process. In the design academic setting, every project is very linear from ideation to patterning to prototyping. However, when working in this pandemic, there was not a clear distinction between these steps, making it a much more integrated creative process. This was something that really changed my creative energy from the idea that you come up with a concept and stick to it to coming up with a consumer and idea and continuing to adapt and grow the design as I create. I think this perspective change has been very good for my work and has given me the opportunity to really challenge myself and my design.” Sarah McDonell pinning her skirt for "Island Ombre Picture by Chloe Coldrick
On how the pandemic will shift design in the future, Richie Dow of Taken for Granite said, “I think the pandemic has made designers realize how dependent we are on technology...I imagine design will begin to become more virtual as well. That might look like an increase in need for people and software that can create high quality 3D prototypes...Based on the last few months, I reckon comfort has taken precedence over all other qualities. This could influence the colors we use, the fabrics, and even the silhouettes of the future. I plan on adapting by becoming as technologically savvy as possible. I want to be an architect of the other digital reality we interact with on a daily basis. I’m hoping to learn skills like coding, product design, and new modeling software to be able to shape the landscape that we as designers use.”
Left: Fashion sketch by Bee Pettner Leather woven bag by Avery Weaver for "Island Ombre" Picture by Jennifer Jeanneret
ISLAND OMBRE | SARAH MCDONELL, BEE PETTNER, AND AVERY WEAVER
OTTERBOX X CSU Finally, when asked how their final design could be accommodated to reflect lifestyle shifts since the pandemic, Jemma Jackman of Wish Way Now stated, “I have thought a lot about how I can adapt my designs to accommodate the lifestyle shifts that have come of this pandemic. As I focus mainly on designing for women, I believe that women still want to feel confident and beautiful, even if that is in the comfort of their own homes...I think in terms of design, the end use of garments has shifted more towards at home use, even though this pandemic will not last forever...there are other factors such as sustainability that are also becoming more and more important in the fashion industry that will add to this adaptability as consumer needs align to this as well...comfort and functionality are not necessarily new concepts for fashion design, but they have certainly become more important during this pandemic.”
Carol Engel-Enright listening to presentation Picture by Jennifer Jeanneret
Orange jacket, printed top and tan pants Award winning look by Elise Hadjis for "Feeling Rusty" Picture by Tyler Ferguson
FEELING RUSTY | ELISE HADJIS, ZACH STEVENS, AND LOGAN ROWLEY
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Meet the Senior Apparel Design and Production Capstone Class
Kevin Kissell
Assistant Professor Instructor for Senior Design Capstone Class
I am an assistant professor and my focus is in fashion and textile design. My formal education is in Art History, Fiber Arts, and Fashion Design. I have worked as a fashion designer in the studio, and also as a visual merchandiser in the field. I push my students to find their creative voice, because without creativity we are just making clothes. The fashion show is a way to exhibit four years of grueling work in the studio. For the design students, I think it showcases their growth as creative thinkers and problem solvers. For the department it shows our dedication and commitment to the craft of fashion design. It’s also a celebration that brings together students, faculty, colleagues, friends, family, industry partners, donors, and our community. This is also among the most inclusive bodies of work – there is truly something here for everyone.
MADDY REMIAS MADDFIT
Maddy Remias is from Breckenridge, Colorado. She is studying Apparel Design and minoring in Entrepreneurship in hopes of becoming a stylist and later owning her own business. Her collection is more athleisure based and is focused around creating clothing that is comfortable and stylish to work out in. She wants these pieces to be versatile and be able to be worn in many different combinations. The color scheme is a white, grey, orange and marble pattern theme. It should feel clean, energizing, fun and youthful. Maddy hopes to work as a professional stylist. To contact her, email madeleine.remias@gmail.com Top picture: fashion sketches, Bottom left: girl poses in athletic wear, Bottom right: girl walking in athletic wear Bottom left photo by John Eisele, Bottom right photo by Tyler Ferguson
ANDREW BURNS Angel Child's
Andrew is from St. Joseph, Missouri. He is 21 years old and plans on graduating in Spring 2021. His collection “Angel Child’s” was inspired by many different things such as Tron for the pop of colors, as well as street style for the fit and silhouette of garments. Angel Child’s is the perfect collection for those who want to be noticed but not over the top. Andy is currently a Technical Design Intern at Clay Luxury Kids in Atlanta, GA. To contact him, email andyburns10@gmail.com
Top picture: fashion sketches Bottom picture: man kicks Bottom photo by Tyler Ferguson
MIKAYLA ZAGROCKI THEON
Mikayla's senior capstone collection is a a contemporary line with business casual touches and simple silhouettes. She chose to design for the A/W 21/22 season so she could incorporate heavier wovens and knits into her collection. She was inspired by the idea of her consumer always wanting to look put together with that “model off duty” style of wearing chic and trendy clothing. This idea of “model off duty” can be seen throughout her collection with all of the tops being knit sweaters and all of the bottoms being either a trouser style pant or fitted skirts to create an elegant and simple ensemble. Mikayla hopes to intern in New York City at a company specializing in highend women's workwear. Contact her at mikayla.zagrocki@hotmail.com
Top left image: girl posing in tan pant suit, Bottom images: fashion sketches and fabric swatches Top image by Tyler Ferguson
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LOGAN ROWLEY LR Designs
Logan was born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has always had a passion for art and sewing and has had a love for design for years now. Sewing has always bridged the gap for her love for art and love for working with her hands. For Logan's collection, she wanted to bridge the gap for men’s and women ’s sportswear and create androgynous looks that everyone feels comfortable in. These outfits each have a piece of her, and she will be forever indebted to the wonderful teachers and leaders that helped her become the designer she is today. Logan is currently a design intern at PISTOLA Denim in Los Angeles, California. Contact Logan at loganrowley@ymail.com.
Top picture: fashion illustrations, Bottom left: man walking in blazer, Bottom right: man sitting in camo pants Bottom photos by Tyler Ferguson
MATTHEW SCOTT GHEISTWRK
This collection characterizes Matthew's experience traveling throughout many urban centers in Europe, particularly Berlin. One thing he brought home from his travels was an obsession with tagging. Throughout Germany and Italy in areas experiencing unrest there is anger written on every wall that will take paint. Tagging is often a quite yet profound statement by the unheard and disenfranchised which is why it so often saturates areas riddled with unrest. Due to the current political climate in this country, Matthew felt a collection that calls upon the dissidence of the youth was apropos. GHEISTWRK is a tag he has carried since he was 15. It stems from “gheist:” the German word for ghost and “wrk:” work with the vowel removed. This tag held meaning to Matthew early on symbolizing that progress often goes unnoticed in its time. This collection is meant to characterize the outrage expressed by the youth, holding its roots in graffiti culture. Matthew would love to intern at Enfants Riches Deprimes or Chrome Hearts. To contact Matthew: mscott22@rams.colostate.edu.
Top left picture: man posing in flannel, Top right: man walking in flannel, Middle image: designer's tag, Bottom image: GHEISTWRK tag Top left photo by Tyler Ferguson, Top right photo by John Eisele
RYLAND ALMS PVRVNOIV
Ryland Alms is a Men’s Luxury Streetwear Designer from Fort Collins, Colorado. His collection “PVRVNOIV” examines the concepts of being paranoid and how paranoia has effected people all around the world. “PVRVNOIV” pushes the boundaries in luxury streetwear. Every detail within the apparel is thought out with a purpose. The details tell a story of overcoming and transforming one's self to create a new and positive mindset. Chains are meant to hold you down, however, in this collection they symbolize the separation of mind and body, and overcoming fear and hardship. Ryland hopes to work in. men's luxury streetwear. Contact Ryland at ryland@rams.colostate.edu
Top picture: fashion sketches and fabric swatches, Bottom left: man walking in red hoodie, Bottom right photo: man walking in tan shirt Bottom left photo by Tyler Ferguson, Bottom right photo by John Eisele,
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AMY REECE
Life as a Flower | AR Style
Always having a passion for fashion, Amy knew she wanted to pursue a career in fashion and make people feel beautiful. Being able to advance her education at Colorado State University has truly been an experience. Amy's collection is titled "Life as a Flower," a Spring line by AR Style (pronounced “Our Style”). Meant to be inclusive for all, this curvy collection features bright colors in trans -seasonal pieces that allow for mix-matching outfits with new clothing and one’s existing wardrobe. Finding staple pieces that fit, like jeans, overalls, tank tops, and button-downs, are difficult to find for curvy girls, which made her want to focus more on pieces that would add to someone’s existing closet while allowing them to feel beautiful and confident in their skin. A special thank you to Amy's family and friends who have supported her through everything. She is looking forward to future opportunities in the fashion industry. She hopes to intern at a trend forecasting company like Fashion Snoops or WGSN. Contact Amy at reece.amyb@gmail.com.
Top left picture: woman posing in denim top and red skirt, Top right picture: Woman leaning in striped top and jeans, Bottom picture: fashion sketch and fabric swatch Top left and right photos by Tyler Ferguson
EMMA PARKER THE DUAL CITIZEN
Top left picture: fashion sketches and fabric swatches, Right photo: woman walking in neutral/blue garment Model photo by John Eisele
Emma's collection is called THE DUAL CITIZEN. She named this after herself, as she is a citizen of the United States and United Kingdom. Emma thought this would be the best way to describe her combination of creativity. Coming from two cultures, two parents and showing what has shaped her life in her work. The collection itself is a display of elevated workwear that can be translated to the weekend as well. Emma thinks of her consumer as a dynamic working and traveling woman. Therefore, the collection is a capsule that can be thrown into your suitcase, and you'll be ready for any meeting or outing. She has already completed her internships both in NYC with Zac Posen as well as Los Angeles with PISTOLA DENIM. Emma has one more semester to complete course work, and then into the industry she goes. Emma will be working with accessories brand Gigi Pip in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact Emma, email emma.lucy.parker@gmail.com
JEMMA JACKMAN De La Rue
Bor n and r aised in t h e m ount ain towns of Vail and Bre ckenr id ge, Color ado , Jemma was raised in a Br i tish-Amer i can bic ult ural famil y. She ha s alwa ys embraced her dual nationality and draw s on her extensive trav el experiences as inspiration in her designs. W i th a father who is a pro fes s i onal ar tist and founde r of a retail busin ess in Bre ckenr i d ge as wel l as a mothe r who is a college pro fes sor, she fo und interests creative ly a nd s chola stically that led h er to study A pparel Design and Business at Color ado State Unive rsity. Her fa vorite pastime s a re drawing, s ki i ng an d traveling. She is a two -tim e recipie nt of the YMA Fas h io n Schol arship Fund award . Her de si re is to pur sue lu xury wom en ’s ap pare l design where she hopes to i nspir e women to embrace bea uty, confidence an d indivi dua lity in thei r own skin. She will be inte rning at Brando n Maxwell in fall 2021. Jemma can be contacted at jemma.jackman@c omcast.net
Top photo: fashion sketches, Bottom photo: Woman walking in white dress Bottom photo by Tyler Ferguson
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ISABELLA BAAS Alum
Top picture: fashion sketches, Bottom left picture: Man walking in tie-dye t-shirt and yellow pants Bottom right picture: Hand-dyed fabrics Model Photo by John Eisele
For Isabella's capstone l ine, s he created an outdoor lifestyle brand called Alum. The name “Alum” /’aləm/ refers to the mineral used as a mordant in the natural dyeing method of this line. It symbolizes connection and roots. The designs in her line focus on returning to slow fashion techniques, using organic material that is locally sourced, hand dyed, and sewn. Isabella likes to call this brand genderless because it is not necessarily male, female, or androgynous. It is simply for humans. Some pieces are more feminine, some more masculine and some are unisex. The idea is that people should buy for fit, style, and function and not be influenced by a garment tag. After creating this line, Isabella hopes to continue creating sustainable, wellmade products. She will intern this fall with Tonle in Cambodia. Contact her at isabellambaas@gmail.com
GABRIELLE BRUCE Valkyrie Armor
Gabrie lle B ruce was born and raised i n South Texas. As of December 2020, sh e i s a p roud CSU Ram g raduate with a Bache lor of Sc i ence i n Apparel and M erchandisin g with a con centra tion in Ap pare l Design and Pr oducti on and a Bache lor of Arts in Political Science with a conc en tration in En vironmental Politics and Policy. Gabr i elle hopes t o purs ue a ca reer in sec urity a nd protection via te xtile and pro d uct design. Gab rie lle believ es that everyon e h as the right to def en d themselves no mat ter their race, creed, or gender. For h er co llection , she focuse d on i ncorpora ting c onceal ed carry poc ket s and so lut i ons for women’s bu s i ne s s casual wear. Gabrielle des ign ed this coll ec tion to b e co mfortable, stylish, and pr actical for the average off i ce worker. She choose fun and mature sprin g pastels as her color palette be cause e very woman is her own unique fl ower in th e city. Con ta ct her at gabrie llenbruce@gm ail.com
Top picture: 3 woman walking in neutral/blue/pink garments, Bottom left photo: woman walking in blue dress, Bottom right photo: woman walking in pink dress with her hand in the pocket Top and bottom right photo by John Eisele, Bottom left photo by Tyler Ferguson
EMILY WALLERIUS BLINK
Top picture: fashion sketches, Bottom left photo: woman walking in teal set Bottom right photo: woman posing in yellow dress with a hat Bottom left photo by Tyler Ferguson, Bottom right photo by John Eisele,
Emily Wallerius grew up in Broomfield, Colorado and has always been inspired by Colorado ’s outdoor community. Growing up, she was interested in playing sports, skiing, hiking, and spending time outside with her sisters. She pursued a degree in Apparel Design to combine her love of the outdoors with her passion for creativity, and plans to design for an outdoor-based clothing company. With this goal, she will be interning at women’s active apparel brand Krimson Klover in Boulder, Colorado this spring. BLINK is a brand for women who like to express their creativity, while remaining conscious of sustainability. The collection is composed of sustainably produced linen, cotton, viscose, and wooden buttons. The pieces can be dressed up or down to allow the BLINK consumer to buy less, wear more, and change up their look in the blink of an eye. Contact her at egwallerius@gmail.com.
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JESSE CLARK The New Frontier
Jesse is a firm believer that fashion should not be limited to size. What is the point if the majority of the population can ’t wear something fabulous? To Jesse, clothes are art. Throughout her life, they have allowed her to express herself in ways she couldn’t. Clothes should be timeless and unique. Jesse 's collection transports us back to our roots, finding the comforts of home within knits and reliable pieces. The New Frontier takes us on a homespun journey that reimagines the wild west in the modern era. Eclectic and unique touches put The New Frontier a notch above, along with the use of sustainable and quality materials. Jesse is furthering her knitwear passion at SOS Socks in Broomfield, Colorado. Contact her at jesseclark97@gmail.com Top picture: fashion sketches, Bottom left photo: man posing in purple overalls, Bottom right photo: woman sitting in sweater and black pants Bottom left photo by John Eisele, Bottom right photo by Tyler Ferguson
SARAH MCDONELL unofficial
Top left photo: fashion sketches Bottom right photo: woman posing in green polka dot dress Bottom right photo by John Eisele
Sarah was born and raised in Minnesota. She w as able to t ake fashion-r elated course s at her hi gh s chool w hich sparked her ear ly passion for the fashion in dustry. Sarah's collection “unoffici al” is centered around the co ncept of expressi ng ourselves in all e nviron ments of life throu gh what we hold clos est to ou r s kin. This colle ction combines comfort, s tyle, a nd wearability to the consumer in a variety of differ ent ways. Eac h pi ec e can stand on its own, t r ansition betwee n te mperatures, and provide comfort by adjusting to body forms. The a esthetic benefits creat e a non verbal expression for the wearer communic ating how we view ours elv es in an unauthoriz ed way. The emotional atta chment t he piece of clothing s erves you is what aut horizes the trans action of obtaining it. It’s the "unoffic ial" way of finding, buying, and wearing c lothin g wh ere the garment chooses you. Ther e is no control ov er it. Sarah is interning at Maison de Pap illon in New York City. Contac t her at sara hmcdonell@co mcas t.net
AARON CLAUSSEN Shattered Reflection
Aaron Clau sen was bor n and raise d in Colorado. His passion has been art for as long as he can remember, so pursuing fashion design has allowed him to dive deeper into what he loves. Aaron's favorite part about design is finding inspiration from all around him that he can integrate into his designs. The inspiration behind his collection comes from a poem he wrote about how we see ourselves through a mirror. Some may see fire, and some may see water; both beautiful yet very different. Aaron wants you to see through to yourself to see the beauty that is truly there, which is what he intended this collection to embody. To further his career, Aaron is interning as a designer at Naeem Khan in New York. He couldn’t be more thankful for this opportunity to further his knowledge for becoming a designer. Contact Aaron at aaronclausen6@gmail.com
Top picture: fashion illustrations Bottom right photo: woman walking in blue jumpsuit Right photo by John Eisele
The Ocean looks at herself in the mirror and she sees fire. A flame that burns bright. Brighter than she could ever imagine. Her skin's beauty radiates throughout the mirror. Every curve is like a wave, Every mark is like the flicker of a flame. She reaches towards her reflection Wishing she was the fire on the other side, But she's too scared to touch herself. As she is the ocean, And the ocean cannot also be fire. But yet the ocean is so beautiful.
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BEE PETTNER Zinnia
Top left picture: fashion illustrations and design process, Bottom right photo: woman walking in white/gold wedding dress Bottom right photo by Tyler Ferguson
Isabella (Bee) Pettner has always been passionate about design. As a kid she would take her sketches and march them down a runway made of tissues in her room. From her initial passion of creating designs, she has found even deeper joy in the way that clothing can make a person feel: confident and true to themselves. In this search for making people feel wonderful; this collection, “Zinnia,” is a bridal wear line that fuses together Western and Indian aesthetics for the underserved market of biracial brides and/or biracial marriages. Bee has received multiple scholarships and recognitions, most notably as a multiple time recipient of the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund. She has also been able to study couture techniques abroad at the Paris American Academy, be a summer costume design intern at Weissman’s Designs for Dance, and a sleepwear design intern for Kohl’s. After her graduation in December 2020, she will start full-time as an Assistant Designer for Kohl’s. Contact Bee at isabella.pettner@gmail.com
R D C X C S U MASK PROJECT
Innovating in a Pandemic By: Payton Gonzalez
These masks were originally designed by CSU staff member, Tim Arnesen. He altered the original mask design created by the RDC with CSU's costume department. After Tim's initial design, I continued to manufacture and perfect the original as production continued. I would wear the masks, and made adjustments based off my experiences wearing it. One adjustment that came with personal use was focusing on getting the transparent part of the mask to stay away from your mouth. In our RDC x CSU custom masks, we used heat and a mold to get the desired shape of the plastic to rise away from the lips. In further iterations, we wrapped the masks in rubberbands. It turns out bending them for a long period of time also worked to get the convex shape. The final masks were awesome. The cotton was specifically picked for its filtration properties, and nothing is getting through the solid plastic shield part. The shape was improved for comfort and visibility of the mouth (some plastics were so reflective that you couldn't see the mouth). In the end, what we tried to do was design a mask with the tools at hand in the RDC Fabrication Lab, which included laser cutters, a UV light printer, and a handful of Juki DDL-8700's.
It was a worthwhile endeavor and a great project to learn about the importance of local production and innovation. We picked up the slack when the predictability necessary for supply to meet demand was not present. On each mask was a tag with a little message that still holds true to this day, "Be safe out there."
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JASMINE NIKKI (DIRECTOR) JORDAN WYMAN (COMMITTEE HEAD) MARKETING & PROMOTIONS KELSEY BORDEN ALEX GUSDORF CHLOE COLDRICK (DIRECTOR) CATRIONA MASHBURN JULIA NYBERG (COMMITTEE HEAD) CLARA SCHOLTZ VEE MARTINEZ CARRETERO MUNOZ PIXEL MIKULICH VALERIE OLVERA SYDNEY STEINHOFF JASON THORNTON
DIRECTORS ISABEL BARJESTEH VIP & Sponsorship
I am a senior studying Apparel and Merchandising with a minor in Business. I am the director of the VIP & Sponsorship Committee for the 2021 Emerge fashion show and was in the same committee last year when COVID happened. I will be graduating in May so I am on the job hunt. I would love to work in the Denver area, but am starting to look out of state as well. I love this department and college, and am so happy I got to be a part of this year’s show to support it!
BAYLIE CAMERON OtterBox
I’m from State College, Pennsylvania, majoring in Apparel and Merchandising, and graduating this May! I plan to move to New York after graduation to continue pursuing a career in buying. I was the committee head for VIP & Sponsorship last year and am thrilled to be the director for our OtterBox collab this year! Being a part of fashion show has been a highlight of my college career and I look forward to carrying these memories with me for the rest of my life!
CHLOE COLDRICK Marketing & Promotions
Hello! My name is Chloe and I am a junior studying Apparel and Merchandising with a Minor in Business Administration and am expected to graduate in May of 2022. I am so excited to be the Director of Marketing & Promotions as I was also a member of this committee last year! Working on the production of this show has been so rewarding especially because we have never produced the show through video. I can't wait for everyone to see the show and all the hard work that was put in.
EMILY FERGUSON Modeling & Garment
I was on the Model & Garment Committee last year. I am SO excited to be back this year directing the Model & Garment Committee! Being a part of the CSU Fashion Show during my college career was such a fun and inspiring opportunity. I could not be more proud of the other directors and classmates that put together this event. I also can not thank Jennifer enough for being such an incredible professor and mentor. I am starting to create my collection that will hopefully transpire in next year's show!
JASMINE NIKKI Set & Shoot Design
I am a junior studying Interior Architecture and Design. This is my second year in the fashion show and I couldn't be happier to direct the Set & Shoot Design Committee. Fashion has always been my niche, so being able to be a part of this department and this class has been a huge blessing. We have far exceeded our own expectations for the show and I couldn't be more proud of all the committees that put this show together.
MODELS ABBIE DEROSA AIDAN HETTLER ALONDRA PERAZ ALYSSA TADDEI ANNIKA WAISANEN BLAKE DRNEC BRITTNEY ANTON BRYAN MUIR CALEY VALDEZ CAMERON CURRY CHARISE CRABB CHRISTIAN CUMBER
CINDY VO CLAIRE HENANDER CLAIRE NORWICK DOM BACA ELIJAH CORDOVA EMMA LONG EMMA SMITH GABRIELLA MASSERAN GHYSLAINE RAMIREZ GRACE FOWLER ISABELLA ARAUZ JACOB FOWLER KAIT HUCKABY
KATHERINE MATZKE KATIE REDMAN LILY SCHLACHTER LUKE FOWLER MCKENNA HARR MONICA MCWILLIAMS NATALIE VALDES NATE GERBER PAIGE PECRORARO PAIGE REORDA RACHEL SHIRLAW SOPHIA MCELROY
JUDGES MICHELLE DISTASIO-FLINN AND GREG FLINN VP/GM, Neiman Marcus and Oracle Retail | Chicago, IL Michelle is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and has been in retail her entire career. After graduation, Michelle began her now nearly 20 year career at Neiman Marcus. Michelle started out as an intern in the Michigan Avenue store, in downtown Chicago, and has moved up the ranks of store leadership since. She is currently Vice President/General Manager in the Oakbrook, Illinois store. Greg is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has been in retail most of his working life. Having worked in the family retail business growing up, Greg ended up at Neiman Marcus, spending 22 years in a variety of roles including Assistant Buyer, Sales Manager, Buyer of Men’s Accessories, Manager and Director of Merchandise Planning, and finally, Director of NMGOne, a full implementation of Oracle suite retail solutions. Greg is now in Solutions Management at Oracle, managing the Retail Planning and Optimization solutions from an evolutionary and go-to-market point-of-view. Greg and Michelle love spending time with their 6-year-old son Lucan, along with fashion, travel, and golf.
JENNAVAVE BARBERO Designer, Producer, Creative Director, Innovator | Milan, Italy Fashion and Jewelry Designer, Creative Director of independent consultancy with projects in event production to custom design and journalism, Fashion Show Producer for Francesca Liberatore, former Professor & Manager of the Fashion Design program at IED Moda Lab Milano collaborating with Westminster University, former print & runway model, founder of gModa Milano advocating change in the industry for models and fashion professionals through authentic community and for positive transformation in the messages sent through fashion.
JUDGES HEATH OLSON Vice President Company Stores – West | Tommy Hilfiger North America Heath is a fashion enthusiast and long term industry executive. He immersed himself early in the life and culture of Argentina and has benefited from this worldly perspective throughout his career. Fashion and industry are in his blood and paired with his innate capability to lead and inspire achievement in others, his career has spanned ~25 years. In addition to his dedicated work for Tommy, Heath is involved in both nationwide charities and those local to his home community of Fort Collins, Colorado.
RYAN FERGUSON Senior Stylist, Old Navy (Current Project) Having nearly a decade of experience in the fashion industry, Ryan first got his start while he was attending university in New York City. During his time in the city, Ryan tried his hand in many different sectors of the industry including marketing, PR, publishing, and even entrepreneurship, founding The Break Vintage in 2014. After a move to the West Coast, Ryan ultimately landed on his true passion in wardrobe styling and has been working full time as a freelance wardrobe stylist for the past five years. His clients include companies like Athleta, Old Navy, Crate and Barrel, All Birds, Fit Bit, and more.
Special Thanks To... Lise Youngblade, Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Malinda Sloan, Assistant to Associate Dean, CHHS Dean's Office Dave Carpenter, Executive Director of Operations, CHHS Dean's Office Gretchen Gerding, Director of Communications, CHHS Dean's Office Jeff Dodge, Interim Director, News and Media Relations Heather Short, Editor Extraordinaire, Design and Merchandising John Eisele, Photographer, CSU Photography Laura Malinin, Richardson Design Center (RDC) Director, RDC Sarah Badding, RDC Operations and Academics Administrator, RDC Paul Callahan, RDC Fabrication Labs Coordinator, RDC Annie Pault, Operations and Event Planning, RDC Carol Engel-Enright, Professor Emerita, Design and Merchandising Gregory Luft, Department Head, Journalism & Media Communication Steven Weiss, Instructor, Journalism & Media Communication Brooke Buchan, Multimedia, Journalism & Media Communication Krista Melusky, Apparel Design and Production Student, Emerge Illustrator Aaron Clausen, Apparel Design and Production Student, Emerge Poet
...and everyone who made the show possible!