WashU's 93rd Annual Fashion Design Show 2022 by WashU Sam Fox School

93rd Annual Event Saturday, April 30, 2022

Fashion Design in the Sam Fox School The Sam Fox School’s fashion design program offers a multifaceted course of study focused on the intersection of clothing and culture. Moving through a curriculum that begins with the foundational understanding of textiles, design, fashion history, research, and culture, students undertake projects exploring a spectrum of garment design problems, fabrication strategies, and visualization options. Thinking in abstract, visual, and futuristic terms, students work to shape the changing fashion landscape with purpose and relevancy.

93rd Annual Fashion Design Show This year’s show highlights our program’s continued dedication to engaging fashion for the social good and with methods that preserve our planet for future generations. Our students have been engaging technology and sustainable practices while working creatively to communicate their vision for transitioning fashion into a positive force. The lineup includes garments produced for several different courses and collaborative projects.

6:30p Doors Open 7p Presentation of Student Work & Awards 8p Designer Meet & Greet We appreciate you joining us today to celebrate #wustlfashion Find us on Instagram and YouTube! @wustlfashion @samfoxschool

Run of Show The designs created through the assignment prompts on the next page are grouped into themes by the Fashion Promotion and Exhibition class to reflect a day from dusk to late-night where fashion makes us feel extraordinary. Please see the insert to learn who designed each look within the themes.

1. Made to Model 2. Daybreak 3. Venus 4. Elemental 5. Reflection 6. WILD 7. Future 8. Disruption 9. Polish 10. Unwind 11. Geode 12. Nocturnal

Assignment Descriptions Introduction to Fashion

Taught by Jennifer Ingram and Mary Ruppert-Stroescu

Line and Color Students designed a linen jacket by exploring color and line as key elements, building on a kimono shape. Select jackets are shown.

Experimental Design

Taught by Claire Thomas-Morgan

Sustainability & the Future of Fashion Using only repurposed textile materials from Found by the Pound, students considered what the future of our planet holds, how the fashion industry will shape it, and what types of garments people will need in the future. Structure & the Architecture of Fashion Working with the body as a support frame, students experimented with structure and shape, extending from the body frame to occupy space.

Textile Design

Taught by Jennifer Ingram

Digital Textile Printing After creating 12 print designs, students selected one to digitally print on fabric and sew a product. Upcycling Rags to Riches These students dyed and embellished otherwise discarded sample jackets that were made from 100% cotton muslin.

Patternmaking and Production Taught by Jennifer Ingram

Geometry Dresses Students designed a cocktail dress that explores geometric shapes on the body. Attention to Detail Students designed a shirt and pant with specific requirements and emphasis on design details.

Fiber Manipulation

Taught by Mary Ruppert-Stroescu

Not Your Granny’s Crochet Students upcycled 100% wool “granny squares” to design and create a new garment composed of at least 30% of the original crochet work. Wrap It Up Challenged to interpret the concept of loss, students defined a visual language. Engaging shibori resist, discharge, and overdye, the designers draped the 2-yard piece to create a wrap generating zero waste with hand embroidery for assembly and ornament. Fibers by Design Students proposed a project that would incorporate two skills they learned and one new skill, defined the working method, and executed the work.

3D Fashion Design Fundamentals Taught by Jennifer Ingram

Tailored Overcoat Students incorporated the concepts of shape and volume with wool or wool-blend material to create an overcoat. Beyond the Gym Students experimented with cut-and-sew knit fabrics to create a look that would enhance the body.

Made to Model Independent Project

Coordinated by Shelei Pan, mentored by Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, PhD, and Dr. Salma Bachelani

Sam Fox School fashion designers and WashU students from Arts & Sciences, the McKelvey School of Engineering, and the School of Medicine’s Occupational Therapy program joined forces with Variety St. Louis, the Special School District of St. Louis County, and KEEN St. Louis to explore the needs and desires of 17 students with disabilities and create custom adaptive special occasion wear. Working independently from any class, the group chose from fabrics donated by alum Paula Varsalona (BFA71) and purchased with generous grants from WashU’s Gephardt Institute, the Sam Fox School’s CityStudioSTL, and the Women’s Society of Washington University.

Venus

With whimsy, romance, and a touch of floral inspiration, these fashions are reminiscent of spring — of birth and new beginnings. The designers embrace a sense of fantasy and wonder through fluidity, freedom, and pastel colors that come together to create a modern take on the Birth of Venus, a nod to the “birth” of these artists.

Designers Kate Ward (pant and top) Olivia Baba (green wrap, pink dress) Maddie Savitch (white dress) Styling Olivia Baba Lambo Perkins Photography Patrick Lanham Models From Mother Model Management: Sydney Bradley Hannah Johannsdottir Brianna Renn Suzzanah Veltz Makeup Randi Nicole Hair Dominic Michael Salon

FUTURE The angular lines and color blocking of these designs push us into a future where we are unencumbered by the fussiness of everyday life. We are strong, determined, and bold. Sleek and streamlined, we move forward with a sense of purpose and clarity for the future.

Designers Kate Ward (teal) Lena Cramer (black and white) Maddie Savitch (fuchsia and pink) Zinaida Calixte (black and blue) Styling Caroline Chang Soohoon Oh Photography Patrick Lanham Models From Mother Model Management: Sydney Bradley Hannah Johannsdottir Brianna Renn Suzzanah Veltz Makeup Randi Nicole Hair Dominic Michael Salon

Designers Bridget Halliday (dress) Josie Zimmerman (skirt, top, and gloves) Sophie Roig (crochet top) Mackenzie-Mary Llewellyn (crochet skirt) Nisha Mani (pants and top) Styling Angela Clemente Faith Phillips Photography Patrick Lanham Models Mother Model Management: Sydney Bradley Hannah Johannsdottir Michael Lindsey Brianna Renn Makeup Randi Nicole Hair Dominic Michael Salon

WILD

In Honor of

Colorful , carefree, and a little bit fiery, these garments draw inspiration from festival culture and are a nod to WashU’s biannual outdoor concert, WILD. These pieces elevate craft to an art form, making each piece wearable and yet expressive and incredibly individualistic.

Ref lection

Designers Zinaida Calixte (green and cream shirt, beige pants; beaded dress) Katherine Dudley (blue shirt, navy pant) Mackenzie-Mary Llewellyn (white dress) Styling Jaitsiri Ahluwalia CJ Benn Jess Piard

Fresh-faced, uninhibited, and free, these deliciously reflective garments inspire a certain kind of philosophy: as they create a shine like water and drape with the touch of wind, we are reminded of the vast power of Earth, which inspires a freedom from within.

Photography Patrick Lanham

Makeup Randi Nicole

Models From Mother Model Management: Sydney Bradley Hannah Johannsdottir Brianna Renn Suzzanah Veltz

Hair Dominic Michael Salon

Polish

Warmth and comfort have never been so polished. These coats remind us to consider the impossible, push the boundaries, but still look beautiful and intriguing.

Designers Maddie Savitch (black and gold brocade) Connor Seger (orange and gray) Olivia Baba (red and plaid) Zinaida Calixte (brown with fur) Mackenzie-Mary Llewellyn (red) Nisha Mani (pink and gray) Photography Patrick Lanham Models From Mother Model Management: Elizabeth Riti Independent Model: Jake Steinberg

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Awards The Dominic Michael Cutting Edge Award Recognizing the unique link between the profession of designing hair and designing garments, this award identifies the student whose work engages color, texture, and volume in the most compelling manner.

Saks Fifth Avenue Award This unique opportunity will highlight the work of five students who show exceptional marketability and creativity in their work. Looks from the chosen students will be on display in the Plaza Frontenac Saks store in May.

Susan Sanders Block Silver Ripper Award Presented to a junior who has shown the most determination and growth.

The Riverbend Textiles Sustainable Design Leadership Award Presented to a student who promotes sustainable clothing design through active leadership and original fashion design work.

Fashion Citizenship Award Recognizing the second year Fashion Design major who demonstrates good citizenship, broadly defined as positively contributing to the world around us.

Stars Design Group Lead Design Talent Award Presented to a student with high business potential; the award includes mentorship and studio space.

Mother is celebrating

25 YEARS

of creating superstars

Special Thanks It is with sincere gratitude that we thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, especially family and friends, for this year’s Fashion Design Show. Your dedication has helped make this event a true success.

Administration

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin Beverly R. Wendland, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Carmon Colangelo, Ralph J. Nagel Dean, Sam Fox School Amy Hauft, Director, College of Art and Graduate School of Art, Sam Fox School Aggie Toppins, Chair, Undergraduate Design, Sam Fox School

2021-2022 Fashion Design Faculty

Laura Desch,* Lecturer Jennifer Ingram,* Senior Lecturer Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, PhD, Associate Professor & Area Coordinator Claire Thomas-Morgan,* Senior Lecturer

Guest Speakers and Collaborators

Dwight Carter, CEO, Brainchild Events Elizabeth Chalsen*, Technical Designer, Alice + Olivia Kristy Daum*, Senior Manager—Digital Product Information Lifecycle, Caleres Brigid Flynn, Senior Associate Director of Advancement, Sam Fox School Meg Geiger, Assistant Director of Corporate Relations, Washington University Sophie Krueger*, Associate Concept Designer, Urban Outfitters Patrick Lanham, Photographer Katie McKenna, Director of Public Relations, Pink Sheep Publicity Dominique Mueller, Director of Inclusive Product Design, Target Alexandre Nicaud, CEO/Designer, ERSO, France Emily Parente, Co-owner, Paper Temples Rony Patzán, Senior Buyer, Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC Kristi Pinkham, Stylist Danny Reise, Photographer Genevieve Saylak Rudin*, Chief Creative Officer, Brass Bret Schnitker, CEO, and Emily Lane, CSO, Stars Design Group Sarah Sligo, Senior Director of Advancement, Sam Fox School Jeff Suchland, Owner at Alpacas of Troy TSV Sound & Vision Katherine Welsch, Director of Communications, Sam Fox School Audrey Westcott*, Senior Graphic Designer, Sam Fox School