Apparel Design Showcase 2017: Instinct

SOPHOMORES

HAILEY STROBE | HEAVY METALS

STEPHANIE WANG | BLAKE

MICHAELA MORSE | REVERIE OF PERA

LIZZY COBB | WEILDING WHIM

ALEXIS FREY | IT’S A WOMAN’S WORLD

KARLI RASTETTER | OLIVE

AUSTIN MCCARTNEY | PRE’GRESIV

MADDIE YOUNG | MIDNIGHT

ELLEN BECKER | VICTORA

EMILY DUFAULT | JONES

SARAH RAMSAY | ROSE

MADDY ROONEY | NOT YOUR BABE

CAROLINE ALBERS | FARAH FLARE

IVAN GIL | METALLIC DREAMS

ANNIE YANG | SALT MINES

JUNIORS

JULIA ADAMSON

UNTITLED

JULIE ANDERSON

AUDRINA MAY

Inspired by the femininity of fairies, this swimsuit is ideal for a luxuriate woman.

QINGKANG (CHARLIE) CAO

FU GUI

Fu gui in Chinese means wealthy and distinguished. This lingerie inspired swimsuit illustrates traditionally appreciated stillness and delicacy in China.

HOLLY CAROTA

LUXURIOUS LOUNGE

Lounge-wear that encompasses profound opulence.

CAITLIN HARTMAN

GET PHYSICAL

80’s inspired, color-blocked swimsuit.

EVAN IHDE

IRRELEVANT

70’s inspired wool ensemble.

ALYSSA JOHNSON

BOMBSHELL BABE

A sexy 80’s inspired twist on a classic one piece.

EMILY LAURICH

SHEER DREAM

A lingerie-inspired take on swim wear.

KA YING LEE

LAYERS OF BEAUTY

The meaning of this dress is that there are different layers of beauty and no one should let a standard define their beauty.

RAY MYERS

RICKRACK ATTACK

Classic plaid blazer with a gold-trimmed, smoking jacket-inspired lining.

BOUNKEUT NAMNAKHONE REBECCA

Clean lines and a simple silhouette allow this tailored jacket’s color to shine.

GENEVIEVE ROMAIN

ATHENA

Two piece garment made with sheet metal and copper wire

KELSEY RYAN

1004

A whimsical approach to classic silhouettes

LEXINE SCHUMM

SERENGETI AND THE CITY

A tailored jacket with unique elephant buttons.

EMILY SEIFERT

UNCONVENTIONAL BRIDE

Made with bubble wrap and packing paper, this dress shows how items usually thrown away can be re-purposed into something special.

RACHEL SKUDLAREK

DOUBLE TAKE

Vintage-inspired two piece with an edge. QUINESSA STIBBINS

HAWAIIAN ROLLER-COASTER RIDE

One piece swimsuit inspired by the U.S. synchronized swimming team uniforms and the song He Mele No Lilo

LAUREN (WREN) TILBURY EXCITEMINT

In this playful, vintage-inspired two piece, any retro babe is ready to hit to beach

SPENCER VERSTEEG

“DON’T GET ME WET”

A color blocked swimsuit.

SARAH KLECKER

SPARK | As a designer and a runner, Sarah has always been interested in how innovative and fashionable apparel can have a profound impact on an athlete’s performance. She’s a member of the University’s track and cross country teams, and is hugely influenced by the her teammates--the dream-chasing, goal-crushing visionaries who interact with the world through athletics. Athletes like these are the “who” in inspiring her creations and whom she ultimately hopes will benefit from her designs. Sarah also takes inspiration from the human body—the movement, action, and functionality that allows athletes to pursue doing what they love. Her internships at WSI Sports and Target, along with her work in retail at TC Running Company have refined her design skills and solidified her desire to continue her education in designing performance apparel and sport products.

The inspiration for Spark comes from the metaphor of fire and the duality that lies within it—seemingly opposite, yet both sides equally pertinent to sport. The first aspect looks at fire as fuel, something that burns and powers goals and long-term visions for oneself. It is this passion that empowers athletes to persevere through obstacles and allows them to push past perceived limitations. The other side of the metaphor lies in the usage of flames or sparks as an image for inspiration, for spontaneity, for bliss, or for joy. This feeling lies in the runner’s love of their sport for the sake of the sport— for what it is and not from what they get back from it.

EMAIL | kleck022@umn.edu PORTFOLIO | sarahklecker.com

Kaitlyn Stanton, Belle Qualey, Abby Kohut-Jackson, Megan Quist, Bit Klecker (pictured)

MIKAELA HARROD

WILD |

Traveling the globe, meeting people from other cultures, and experiencing new ways of life are what inspires Mikaela. In high school, a family friend and FIT alum aided Mikaela in developing apparel design technical skills. Later, working as an apprentice to a designer in Prague, Czech Republic, she fell in love with the design process. Mikaela studied abroad in London and spent last summer in Vietnam for an internship with House of Gina Marie. These travels sparked Mikaela’s passion for environmentally sustainable and socially conscious design. She hopes to design clothing in which women feel empowered to explore beyond the familiar and into the world.

The inspiration for Wild is rooted in Mikaela’s love for travel and the connection to the people and places she has been. It’s designed for the strong-willed female travelers that have always surrounded her. It’s a line for women to explore new territories in comfortable and photo ready clothing. All of the fabrics used in the collection are made from natural fibers. The brightly colored and patterned fabrics are sourced from a small village near Bhuj, India. They are created from 100% cotton and dyed with organic materials, giving a boldness and richness to the hues.

EMAIL | harro039@umn.edu

PORTFOLIO | mikaelaharrod.com

Chloe Williams (pictured), Sondra Hillbrands, Bailey Reimer, Lily Marcelius, Jasmine Gill

MELISSA (FEIDT) JERECZEK

OASIS | Melissa (Feidt) Jereczek is a Minneapolis based designer of women’s readyto-wear, resort and evening wear. Five years ago, a job at a local custom performance-wear company became the catalyst for her start in the fashion industry. As the intermediary between customer and designer, she got to experience the design process first-hand and was inspired to return to the University of Minnesota to study apparel design. Last summer, Melissa had the privilege to intern with Tara LaTour where she learned couture bridal techniques and fabric manipulation. Currently interning with Primp boutique, she is exploring the entrepreneurial side of fashion through their Henry + Martin line. As a designer, Melissa enjoys a chic-feminine aesthetic that highlights and celebrates a woman’s body. Her inspiration is drawn from her experiences in dance, travel and love. After graduation, Melissa plans to pursue a position that combines the creative design and buying avenues of apparel.

Oasis is a resort wear collection for a woman in need of escape. A trip to Sedona, Arizona set into motion a line combining organic silhouettes and geometric contours. Inspired by the colors of red rock mountains, the flowing striations of Antelope Canyon and the textures found in the arid desert, Oasis is a culmination of luxury and free spirit. Copper and iron paints were carefully patinated onto lush silks for a refreshing twist on texture. Lofty chiffons, rich silk crepe and geometric lace blend together to create a reprieve from everyday life - your very own Oasis.

EMAIL | feid0011@umn.edu

PORTFOLIO | melissajereczek.wixsite.com/portfolio

MODELS | Akila Pai, Graisen Pearson, Lauren Schmidt, Taylor Peterson (pictured)

SOPHIA GILLIGAN

LOU | Sophia creates simple, stand-out pieces that add an effortless cool to a woman’s wardrobe. She studied at the London College of Fashion and has interned with two inspiring female designers; Ulla Johnson in New York City and Clare V. in Los Angeles. The fashionable cities she has visited and passion-fueled people she has worked with inspire Sophia’s designs.

LOU is a Spring/Summer line that blends inspiration from Sophia’s travels to New York City and London. It reflects the confident edge women in both places embody as they walk through the city streets. Designed to be combined with classic staples in one’s closet, Lou inspires innovative styling choices created by the wearer. In many of the garments, the thoughtfully chosen fabrics are able to stand on their own while being enhanced by Sophia’s designs and bold color choices. LOU is Sophia’s first complete collection.

EMAIL | gilli226@umn.edu

PORTFOLIO | gilligansophia.wixsite.com/portfolio

Catherine Braunschweig (pictured), Tsuna McMaster, Sarah Rein, Jennifer Sweet, Anna Lindberg

ABBY SCHUMACHER

JO | Working in design has always been the ultimate goal for Abby. She began her love of art in high school while taking individualized fashion-focused art classes. She now brings her illustrations to life through sewing. While studying Apparel Design and Retail Merchandising, she had the opportunity to study abroad at the London College of Fashion. The city’s street fashion and high end couture seen in her travels heavily influenced her style. Abby aspires to have her own clothing brand someday.

Jo is inspired by Abby’s travels, life experiences, love of music, current style, and the strong women in her life. Made to make women feel beautiful and powerful, the line uses movement, texture, and transparency to create unique layered pieces that are both light and feminine..

EMAIL | abbyandrina@gmail.com

PORTFOLIO | abbyandrina.wixsite.com/portfolio

Maria Pjejach, Maggie Beecroft (pictured), Carlie Lund, Madi Verschaetse, Madison Dick

SYDNEY MOUSTAKIS

YU | Sydney Moustakis has always been inspired by the endless possibilities in apparel design and the ability to create the things that she imagined. Her schooling has invoked a passion for tailored womens-wear with an edgy flare. Sydney spent a semester studying at the London College of Fashion and a summer interning for House of Gina Marie where she worked in Vietnam. During her time in Vietnam she learned about the production process and the art of building valuable relationships. Through her education she has gained an appreciation for the buying process and a love for creative design. She hopes to work in one of these fields after graduation.

Life is full of moments that make us laugh, make us cry, or make us incredibly happy; regardless of which it is, all make us grow. The small things seem to matter less and we discover who we want to be. YU aims to celebrate the confidence this process brings us. Fashion gives people a voice. Having the ability to portray who you are through what you wear is a special thing and YU gives an individual voice to women who are bold, not afraid to be themselves and have the drive to achieve big goals.

EMAIL | moust019@umn.edu

PHONE | (715) 617-1006

Navya Prabhushankar, Isabel fox, Nkem Igwe, Maria Kochetkova, Ellen Meeks (pictured)

AT NIGHT | Drawing, painting, and fashion illustration have been Madelyn’s passions since childhood. After growing up in a small Wisconsin city where many dressed the same, she was enticed by fashion’s power for self-expression. Her creative interests led her to study fashion design at the University of Minnesota where she has fallen in love with the creative design process and has continued to develop her fashion illustration skills. Madelyn strives to create garments that reflect the beauty she finds in the world around her. She plans to pursue a career designing women’s wear after graduation.

At Night contains sleek designs in smoldering hues that reflect the fiery, cloud streaked sky after an evening storm. Using bold style lines and silhouettes that accentuate the body, Madelyn invites the young women she designs for to stand out and live life with passion.

EMAIL | toppx025@umn.edu

PORTFOLIO | madelyntopp.wixsite.com/portfolio

MODELS

Avery Boehm, Prerna Subramanian, Natalie Gunnink (pictured), Kyrie Maloney, Amanda Harmon

MARINA QUALEY

BLOOMSBURY | Though she hails from the Midwest, Marina Qualey’s heart it is in London. Inspired by the sophisticate, she aims to reinvent classics and create polished, timeless collections of corporate-casual wear for the modern young professional. With strong creative focus and construction skills, Marina’s designs are best described as soft and structural. Marina’s aesthetic is simple-chic, effervescent with elegance, and yacht-ical. She harbors feelings of pleasure from a tailor-made specialty craft and the purposeful, understated design elements that they’re anchored on. Marina studied and interned in London and draws inspiration from the sophisticated European women she encountered. She also was a design and marketing intern for Gina Moorhead, learning small business, design, and networking on an international level through travels to Vietnam.

The Bloomsbury collection, created for Fall of 2017, was inspired by the metropolitan lifestyle of the chic, confident Londoner. The concept for the line drew greatly from the color story of the European cityscape and the details in the architecture. The collection utilizes textured wool suiting, cotton shirting, and distinctive pinstripes for a corporate casual look that is eye-catching and durable. Relaxed silhouettes, soft draping, and subtle details make this line perfect for the stylish woman in transit, either on her way to work or across the world.

EMAIL | quale031@umn.edu

PORTFOLIO | marinaqualey.com

MODELS | Nikayla Speltz (pictured), Melissa Mortenson, Weiyu Miao, Claudia Koehn, Dominique Johnson

KINA VANG

WE’RE ALL MAD HERE | Kina focuses on the creative side of design, with an emphasis on abstract concepts. Styles that pique her interest include evening wear, urban wear, and menswear. Her creative process incorporates her whimsical style, utilizing vibrant colors and fun silhouettes to maintain a fresh and unique look. In the near future, Kina desires to work in high-end industry and travel the world to broaden her scope of influence for future works.

We’re All Mad Here was inspired by Kina’s love of Alice in Wonderland as well as themes drawn from fairy tales. Kina designed the collection based on Alice in Wonderland’s colors, character portrayals, and abstract shapes. The collection is designed to be worn off the runway to grand events like galas, award shows, and other red carpet events.

EMAIL | vang1575@umn.edu

PORTFOLIO | kinavang.wixsite.com/portfolio

Mina Vang (pictured), Naly Vang, Koisey J. Hiama, Archelle Chante’ King-Miner

AARONN RICHTER

AN ODE TO SAOIRSE | Design by its very nature evolves with society and sometimes is the driving force that pushes society further. The same could be said of Aaronn’s aesthetic. The ebbs and flows of military, marriage, fatherhood, and loss have shaped Aaronn’s designs as he evolves in new directions. He designs high-end streetwear with a focus on menswear, but blurs the line between masculine and feminine societal norms.

An Ode To Saoirse is inspired by a story Aaronn wrote about a man who risks everything for something he loves and pays a higher price than he anticipated. The story and the line pay homage to Irish folklore, military life, and dealing with loss. From beginning to end the line represents a transition from playful naivety to a dark encumbrance and results in open vulnerability.

EMAIL | aaronnrichter@gmail.com

PORTFOLIO | aaronnrichter.myportfolio.com

MODELS

Luke Jones, Elizabeth Bischoff, Tyler Houck, AJ Anderson, Brii Kindem

SINÉAD KELLY

MISFITS, TROUBLEMAKERS, AND RENEGADES | Sinéad is recognized by her peers for her appreciation of bold prints, unabashed love of color, and the over the top style she utilizes in her designs and day-to-day lifestyle. Raised in a household fueled by adventure and nourished by art, Sinéad always dressed to the nines and decided to pursue her love of fashion through the study of apparel design. Armed with scissors and thread, she seeks to create size inclusive looks for playful and daring people with vivacious attitudes and underlying confidence. Ultimately, she aims to create clothing that will spark joy in the wearer; an unfaltering aspiration that has held true since she first cut up Barbie’s ball gown.

Misfits, Troublemakers, and Renegades is inspired by the modern girl gang movement trending in pop culture. Sinéad stays true to her rebellious outlook while stepping out of her comfort zone to explore new techniques. She strives to construct structured and detailed garments that strike pride in the wearer and encourages them to embrace their power, as well as their sexuality. The feminine details and light color palette seek to contrast, yet compliment the provocative edge and serve as a reminder that one’s softer side doesn’t compromise one’s strength.

EMAIL | sineadodessa@gmail.com

PORTFOLIO | sineadodessa.info

Paloma Mejia, Azriel Avent, Krissy Calbert, Cypress Rae Kenney, Laresa Avent (pictured)

ZHE | Kyrie is passionate about approaching design with intention. Her focus is on technical design with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Kyrie’s other skills include pattern making, garment construction, and fit assessment. Caring deeply about the stories that come along with a garment, she is creative in her approach to sustainable fashion. She gets excited about creating affordable, beautiful clothes for everyday people that are based on principles they can support and feel good about. Reusing and recycling fabrics and findings is one of her favorite ways to implement sustainability in her designs.

Zhe is a clothing line made of reused materials. Designed for genderfluid, androgynous, agender, or otherwise non-binary identifying persons, Zhe is based on the concept of blurring the lines between traditional feminine and masculine styles. Non-gender and genderfluid persons deserve the chance to express their gender and personalities however they feel comfortable. Clothing gives us all the opportunity to show the world the best version of ourselves, and that should not be dependent upon our gender.

EMAIL | kyriegracetodd@gmail.com

PORTFOLIO | kgracet.wixsite.com/portfolio

MODELS | Joshua Lassen, Cally O’Neill, Alexander Liu, Allysandra Taylor, Maxine Britt (pictured)

MEGAN CLARKE

AVES | Clean lines, bold details, and careful craftsmanship prevail in Megan’s minimalistic designs. The intersection of the rural natural environment of their youth and the urban city life as an adult inspires Megan’s designs for a rapidly evolving world. As an intern with Iris Color Studio Megan assisted in custom textile dyeing projects for the National Gallery of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, Tara LaTour, and the Minnesota Opera. Megan has also recently attended and presented a self-adjusting closure design at the International Symposium on Wearable computers in Heidelberg, Germany with the University of Minnesota’s Wearable Technology Lab. Megan’s future goals include further exploration and schooling in technical and functional design with interests in working with protective clothing and fitting the human form.

Aves is a line that combines luxurious wools and crisp cottons tailored for young professionals. The clean, polished looks are inspired by the sleek, powerful silhouettes of birds of prey and the bold, captivating coloration of songbirds. Custom hand dyed shirt panels, neutral wools, and subtle details combine classic tailoring techniques with a modern cut. This fall line is designed for the stylish urban commuter looking to make a statement both in and out of the office.

MODELS

Evan Piepho, Garret Mccall, Aaron Henry (pictured), Victor Ogungbamigbe

WILLIS BATZ-KAMBY

INNIT | Willis Batz-Kamby is a Minneapolis Southsider whose passion for apparel design began in the late nineties with a backwards cap and a pair of Reebok sneakers. His costume bin, the cradle of his mismatched personal style, outlasted the nineties and now serves as a major inspiration for his bold and vibrant collections. A lover of prints and patterns, Willis uses recognizable silhouettes and relatable images that invoke a sense of nostalgia and playfulness among his target market. Willis translates his charismatic and humorous approach to apparel design into fun and youthful collections. Along with his knowledge of pop culture and the streetwear industry, his travels through Europe and his Colorado roots act as a catalyst for his collections in an attempt to design comfortable and stylish clothes for the adventurous souls of the millennial generation.

Innit is Willis’ love letter to his ten year old self, inspired by the vibrancy and magnetic lure of his favorite city in the world; London, England. Constant exposure to maps, transit posters, classic football shirts, and late night pints helped to create this line of retro sport based streetwear. Anchored in knit tops, denim bottoms, and printed outerwear, this collection of mismatched menswear is built for young city dwellers and misplaced marauders who aren’t ready to grow up just yet.

EMAIL | batzk006@umn.edu

MODELS | Birch Batz-Rogers (pictured), Joshua Bogovich, Javon Turner, Javon Turner, Jeremy Medeck

SARAH MIRMAN

ETHEREAL | Gathering most of her inspiration from video games and television, Sarah specializes in cosplay (costume play) garments that emulate fictional characters. She designed and sold costume accessories for nearly 10 years before transitioning her reach to a more alternative market. She is driven by her interest in Japanese street fashion, strega and alien goth styles, as well as a plethora of other unique genres ranging from fairy kei to ghost aesthetic. Working with difficult and original fabrics to see how far she can bend the laws of fashion is one of her strengths. Sarah’s audience can look forward to seeing a blend of Japanese influences molded with artistic verve represented in her garments.

Ethereal focuses on unique fabrics and high class cosplay. Each dress is its own original red carpet look for costume enthusiasts and celebrities alike. Much of the collection draws inspiration from famous cosplay designers like Yaya Han, Lisa Lou Who, KamuiCosplay, and Jessica Nigri. Colour and sparkle are an important theme in this 5-piece line, where costumery is incorporated into elegant gowns that allow the wearer to embody their fantasy, if only for a night.

EMAIL | sarahmirman@gmail.com

PORTFOLIO | lamouffette.com

MODELS

Breanna Thompson, Cristina Peterson, Kaylyn Roessler, Kime Cieszynski

(pictured), Stacy Cossa

MENTORS CREDITS

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SYDNEY JACOBSON

LOOKBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY

STEPHANIE HYNES

LOOKBOOK HAIR & MAKE-UP

HAUS SALON

DESIGNER PORTRAITS

SINÉAD ODESSA KELLY

RUNWAY PHOTOGRAPHY

WILLIAM LEIGHTON

DAY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

ROD HASSE

BACKSTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY

WILLIAM SABALBURO

DAY OF HAIR AND MAKE-UP

HAUS SALON AND ROCCO ALTOBELLI SALON

VIDEOGRAPHY

WILLIAM LEIGHTON

DJ

KEN HANNIGAN

STAGE MANAGEMENT AND DIRECTION

DUSTIN DORIS

TALENT TRAINING/CHOREOGRAPHY

DUSTIN DORIS

SOUND & LIGHTING

EVENT SOUNDS AND LIGHTING

PRINTING

ALLEGRA ST.PAUL

STAGING

DREYLING

SILVIA GUTTMANN | 3M

Sarah Klecker

LAURA FULK | OH BABY!

Mikaela Harrod

TARA LATOUR | TARA LATOUR

Melissa (Feidt) Jereczek

DANIELE CORTESE | TARGET

Sophia Gilligan

LIZZIE HILLMANN-BUTCH | SENIOR DESIGNER, MAI

Abby Schumacher

GINA MOORHEAD | HOUSE OF GINA MARIE

Sydney Moustakis

EMMA HOLCOMB | MAI

Madelyn Topp

AMANDA QUADE (MATREJEK)| BIOWORLD

Marina Qualey

EMILY TREVOR | TARGET

Kina Vang

WAYNE LABERDA | TARGET

Aaronn Richter

SAMANTHA REI CROSSLAND | SAMANTHA REI

Sinéad Odessa Kelly

KRISTY JANIGO | TARGET

Kyrie Todd

DEE BAYLEY | HONEYWELL

Megan Clarke

ANNA LEE | WORKERBY

Willis Batz-Kamby

NIKI ENGLISH | NIKI ENGLISH

Sarah Mirman

SPONSORS

THANK YOU

The Class of 2017 would like to thank the College of Design faculty and staff for their guidance, our mentors for their expertise and direction, and our friends and family for their love and support throughout the years.

We would also like to thank TCF Bank and the College of Design Student Services for sponsoring the show. We are grateful to Haus Salon and Rocco Altobelli Salon for providing hair and makeup services for the show. Thank you for attending Instinct!