ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY FASHION ASSOCIATION The Fashion Association is a St. Catherine University student club that welcomes all students who have an interest in fashion. We plan a wide variety of events on and off campus that promote fashion-related education, career advancement, and sustainability. Our main event is the Katwalk fashion show. This event is a student showcase for apparel design and merchandising majors at St. Catherine University. The event is entirely student planned, funded and executed.
FASHION ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS Co-President | Sydney Schumann Co-President | Kachia Lee Vice President | Courtney Hrabak Secretary | Paige Boner Treasurer | Maggie Krawczyk Public Relations Chair | Leslie Ramos Public Relations Chair | Iceline King Fashion Merchandising Representative | Emily Saurer Fashion Merchandising Representative | Darling Lee Design Representative | Jocelyn Yang Event Coordinator | Hailee Thoen Fundraising Chair | Brooke Bakken Faculty Advisor | Carol Mager
FACULTY Anupama Pasricha, PhD is the chair of the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Design. She has been teaching at St. Kate’s since 2005 and has more than 20 years of global teaching and research experience. An advocate for ethical designers and brands, her other roles include Executive Director of Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Practices, where she is a thought leader on sustainable fashion. She also serves on the Minnesota Textile Center Board of Directors. In 2017, Dr. Pasricha was honored with the St. Catherine University Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Award for Faculty Excellence, and she showcased her solo design exhibition “Vinyasa” in the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery. In Spring 2018, Dr. Pasricha co-taught a cross-disciplinary international award winning honors course “When Physics and Fashion Collide.” Dr. Pasricha advises for study abroad fashion programs and supervises student internships. Carol Mager has been teaching at St. Kate’s since 2006. She teaches Introduction to Fashion Careers, Apparel Construction and Analysis, Patternmaking, Advanced Patternmaking, Draping and Creative Design, and Apparel Design Seminar, where apparel design majors create their junior and senior collections. Carol also serves as St. Catherine University Fashion Association (SCUFA aka Fashion Club) faculty advisor. She previously worked for various manufacturing and apparel companies, including Field and Stream, B. W. Harris Manufacturing, and Target Corporation.
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Jennifer Adam has taught Fashion Illustration as an adjunct instructor in the Apparel Merchandising and Design program since 2006. She also works as the Visual Resources Curator in the Department of Art and Art History and is a practicing artist on her own time. One of the highlights of her work with Fashion Illustration students was advising them for their submission to Colorama, a prestigious international design contest, in 2018. Jennifer is proud to say that their submission was named a finalist in the competition, alongside prominent schools in New York, Cairo, Paris and Hong Kong, and can be viewed online. Kathryn Reiley, PhD is an adjunct professor in the department teaching Visual Merchandising and Sociocultural Aspects of Dress. Students in her courses have won visual merchandising awards in the Twin Cites. Dr. Reiley also teaches at the University of Minnesota and previously at the Art Institutes International MN. Classes taught include Textiles, Fashion Trends, History of Fashion, and Dress, Society and Culture. Her research interests focus on dress, aesthetics, vintage clothing, sustainability, and consumer behavior.
Jenele Grassle, MBA is an adjunct professor in the department teaching Non-store Retailing. She is a former business executive with deep experience leading innovation and profitable growth through team initiatives. She has industry experience with premier brands in the retail, marketing services, high tech, and consumer products industries. Jenele also serves on the St. Catherine University Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising Advisory Committee. Trudy Landgren, Professor Emerita has taught at St. Kate’s since 1986. Her expertise in apparel quality and technical specifications has helped the program evolve over the years. Throughout her years at St. Kate’s she led numerous study abroad fashion courses. This past January, Trudy co-taught a European design and merchandising study abroad course in London, Paris, and Florence. Kirsten MacNeill, adjunct instructor, is a principal technical designer on the product development team at Target Corporation and is currently teaching Computer Aided Design and Pattern Development. Kirsten brings over 20 years of apparel industry experience to her work and teaching. She is a strong leader who weaves technical know-how with the understanding of human dynamics. Her areas of interest are solving the complex puzzle of apparel manufacturing by leveraging creativity, technology, and a top notch team.
SUSTAINABILITY Apparel Construction & Analysis Reengineered Garment Project This project tasks students to use an existing garment from their wardrobe or a thrift shop and turn it into a new exciting design. The reengineering process extends the life of a garment or fabric by eliminating it from the textile waste stream. These projects challenge novice sewers to go beyond basic sewing skills and engage their personal creativity!
Advanced Construction Sustainability Project Students in Advanced Construction partnered with Sisterhood Boutique to create one of a kind custom fit ensembles using deconstruction, reconstruction, and upcycling techniques to extend the useful life span of garments. These garments were showcased in their spring fashion show, “Bright and Bold.” Sisterhood Boutique is a second-hand clothing store that was founded by East African youth. The boutique works with local youth to teach them business operation and financial literacy.
Zero Waste Projects: Advanced Patternmaking and Draping & Creative Design Visually, you will not see any difference in designs made with Zero Waste techniques. However, in the apparel industry, zero waste is the Holy Grail of production. Using two very different methodologies, students in separate classes created the same outcome - 100% utility of raw materials!
• Advanced Patternmaking students created patterns using unconventional shaping of flat patterns that when interlocked, used 100% of the material they chose to work with, leaving no waste. This project is product engineering at its best and most efficient. • Draping & Creative Design students used traditional draping techniques on mannequins to use the entire length and width of materials, creating their zero waste projects. Many of these projects will be explained and examined in a St. Catherine University, zero waste design publication currently being developed.
Junior Patternmaking Course: Team Upcycled Sustainability Project Incendies is a collection of designs constructed from repurposed materials purchased at ArtScraps, a local nonprofit organization focused on youth arts education and selling used design and art supplies. The resulting team collection reflects the aftereffects of forest wildfires on the environment. Creative design imagery evokes the recovery process from embers still cooling to the rebirth of new life from the ashes. Our junior students worked together to create this unconventional upcycled materials challenge. Their message is bringing life from loss.
Senior Seminar: Trash Island – Reclamation Upcycling Project Senior student teams used reclaimed industrial waste products such as plastic bags, cups and other materials donated by TerraCycle, a New Jersey-based company specializing in repurposing industrial waste products, to create a mini-collection of designs based on the real life tragedy of the floating island of trash currently adrift in the Pacific Ocean. It is actually the size of Texas. Their message of environmental stewardship is clear, we must all clean up our acts starting now!
JUNIOR COLLECTIONS Amy Thao Fun is Forever Fun is Forever is a line reminding people that fun times don’t stop at a certain age. Fun lasts forever as long as you live your life with joy. My line is bright and nostalgic, reminding you of your childhood. Nothing is better than having fun in your favorite clothes.
Alexis Jenson R.E.M. R.E.M. is a ready-to-wear women’s line steeped in the subtle femininity and delicate silhouettes of vintage sleepwear. Inspired by classic movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, I incorporated 1940s style with modern haute couture influences.
Kalea Ott Storm Storm is a new take on traditional business apparel. It showcases modern edgy looks for young creative professionals.
Kharmia Schanks Trico Trico is short for tri-color, meaning three colors. My line features red, white and black individual looks so the viewer focuses on the creative design elements of the line.
Theresa M. Roth The Invasion My spring 2019 collection, The Invasion, consists of a three piece ensemble inspired by the early 2000’s TV series “Invader Zim.” The show is said to make a comeback this year and I want to represent it by designing an out of this world collection that consists with an intergalactic feel.
Leticia Rosales Chase Yeux Verts Yeux Verts means green eyes in French. This fall collection takes its inspiration from the ethereal beauty of green eyes, paring an organic color palette with intense silhouettes.
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Patricia Malec Balletic Coast A floating, elegant collection that walks right off of the sun-drenched Mediterranean Coast.
Sabrina Ahmed Fleuri Fleuri is French for ornate; this collection is a Spring/Summer bridal line. Inspired by Rococo art and architecture, it is all about movement and asymmetry. Conveying the frivolous and fun mood found in nature.
Gaoxue Nancy Yang Cuag Li Ntuj A historical fantasy, Cuag Li Ntuj in Hmong means “Like Heaven.” The inspiration comes from the Hmong’s lost kingdom Jiuli Tribe. An elegant spring/summer line, Cuag Li Ntuj consists of white and silver which symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.
SENIOR COLLECTIONS
TEGAN SICKELER Act One This is a line designed specifically to costume the show A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The characters of Titania, Oberon, Puck, Helena, and Hermia have been re-imagined in the Directoire/Empire Period (around 1790-1820). These costumes would be used in a smaller theater setting, much like the Frey, to really expose the audience to the details of these costumes. Mentor: MaryBeth Gagner
Model: Maggie Howard Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
LESLIE RAMOS La Casa De Las Flores Spanish for “The House of Flowers,” this line is inspired by the elements of movement and texture from flowers as well as my Mexican culture. The movement and texture in each piece was added by creating flounces, and fabric manipulation through fabric flowers. I also wanted to create accessories like headpieces that are inspired by my Mexican culture, and incorporate some handbags using leather. This Spring/Summer line has feminine silhouettes that create an elegant aesthetic. Mentor: Carol Mager
Model: Alexa Mena Gonzalez Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
KACHIA LEE Resurgence “Resurgence,” defined as a new start, refresh, rebirth and rising, is the word I chose to represent my collection. Each design represents renewal and a recalling of the Hmong community and culture. This Spring/Summer line incorporates Hmong modern designs in asymmetrical silhouettes. Mentor: Pachia Vang
Model: Mercedes Heng Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
ALEXANDRA CUNNINGHAM Mystic This costume collection incorporates agate prints that I designed, and fitted silhouettes, using some sustainable materials. This is a line for women who are body confident and love to rock bold looks for art and music festivals or as dance and performance wear. Mentor: Kaitlynn McClain
Model: Emily Dufault Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
BROOKE BAKKEN Evening in Toulouse Toulouse, France is known as ‘La Ville Rose’ (The Pink City) due to the terracotta bricks used in many of its buildings. The blush-rose color tones in my line are influenced not only by this romantic city, but also by young women who prefer chic and tasteful evening wear. These women are graceful and confident with who they are, while wearing statement pieces. Inspired by the 1920s, I incorporated details and textures relevant to that era, creating a modern-day evening wear look. Look for silhouettes and necklines characteristic of the 20s and similar styling with the use of feathers and pearls. Mentor: Lisa E Thompson
Model: Chelsea Larson Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
CLAIRE SCHIERMAN Align This Fall/Winter outerwear collection is inspired by architectural elements and the power of line. It uses color blocking and oversized silhouettes to create structure and stability. Align uses a neutral color palette; browns, tans, warm greys, and a hint of army green that give off a very natural comforting feeling. The use of faux fur and leather, wool, and a variety of lightweight silks, communicate a sense of balance and unity throughout the collection. Mentor: Emily Trevor
Model: Bizzy Stephenson Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
SYDNEY SCHUMANN Glamourama Glamourama is a collection inspired by the glamorous, bold, and vivacious fashion conscious people I imagine wearing the special pieces in the line. The name “Glamourama” is inspired by the song “Glamorama” by Bryce Vine, a playful and upbeat song. I feel the name is perfect because it puts a fun twist on the word “glamorous” and still maintains the meaning, which epitomizes my line: full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way. No matter who the wearer is or where the garments are worn, they will attract attention and leave a memorable mark on those around them. Glamourama’s eye-catching ensembles were created with a variety of textiles from around the world, and high-quality construction techniques to help ensure the longevity of the garments. Mentor: Sheila Leiter
Model: Briana Alamilla Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
COURTNEY HRABAK Catatumbo This avant-garde performance and dancewear line is inspired by the most electric place on Earth. Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, lightning strikes 140-160 days of the year, close to 2,800 times a day. I have translated the chaos and power of a storm’s raw energy through the avant garde technique of Subtraction Cutting, invented by designer Julian Roberts. This process focuses on negative space when creating garments. Each look in this line takes you through the experience of a storm, from Nefelibata’s (“cloud walker”) dance in the rain to the final Catharsis. Mentor: Sheila Leiter
Model: Brianna Hrabak Photographer: Maggie Krawczyk
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