Fashion Design Undergraduate at Missouri State University
Unity: Omaha Fashion Week F/W '23
During the Fall/Winter season in 2022, I was the headlining designer for the Fauna Designer Showcase for Omaha Fashion Week. I showcased a total of 9 looks, all centered around woven elements and the unity of both feminine and masculine elements. My collection was completely modular and had a total of 32 separate garments that can be interchanged to produce as many different looks as your heart desires.
Unity Collection
I created my Unity collection during the summer after my Junior year at Missouri State University. The collection consisted of 9 looks, all of which centered around woven elements and the push and pull of masculine and feminine details. All woven fabrics were cut, woven, and sewed together by hand to achieve the desired look. This collection is a cumulation of all my work during my time here at MSU, as my style has grown and matured through all the collections I have produced during my time here. I played with a more neutral color palette and focused on deep heavy makeup to accentuate the push and pull of opposites and how they can complement each other.
All looks are original designs and were patterned, prototyped, and constructed by me.
Images taken of my Unity collection on the runway at Omaha Fashion Week. Photo Credit: Heather and Jameson Photography
I was inspired by the push and pull of masculine and feminine motifs, and wanted to showcase that in an interesting way. I designed this collection with my signature street style in mind, but still refined that signature into a more mature and refined collection. I focused on weaving techniques and the different ways that the cargo pocket can be used as visual interest. I also used ties as visual interest- as a way to have adjustability and modularity be the focus of my collection.
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Original sketches for the collection. Some changes were made throughout the construction process.
Watch the Full Runway:
Finished runway video of my Inkscape collection. Video credit: Heather and Jameson Photography
I was so thrilled to be able to come back as a headlining designer for this F/W 23' season of Omaha Fashion Week. I have all the love for all the individuals that make Omaha Fashion Week possible, and hope to return in the future! All the thanks to the OFW Production team, Soho Beauty Academy, Develop Model Management, and Heather Jameson Photography. Shout out to all of my amazing models for this collection: Madi Haes, Liz Kopetzky, Rilee Blankenship, Maura Tichota, Keziah Slinkard, Hailey Van Horn, Rose Deng, Alyna Chadwick, and Tabitha Hogeuison.
Red Carpet photo of all of my models and I, taken right after the runway show.
