Annual Fashion Show Includes Merchandise Sold in Bookstore

College students from the Faculty of High-quality Arts showcased their newest designs on the annual vogue present throughout Homecoming Week. By means of a partnership with FISLL, a sportswear model, based by former NBA participant Allan Houston, a program gave 4 college students the chance to design FISLL gear with Howard marks.

College students Gabrielle Manion, Brenda Dubois, Jared Belfield, and Calyn Coleman designed a varsity jacket, jean jacket, flight jacket, and bell backside pants, and two showcased their designs on the annual vogue present. Their merchandise is obtainable on the market within the Howard bookstore.

This yr’s present was divided into two sub-themes: Elevated punk, impressed by the 2013 Met Gala theme, “Chaos to Couture.” It elevated basement “do-it-yourself” types with eclectic and stylish vibrance with touches of grunge fashion. The second theme was “America’s Downside,” impressed by the 2019 Met Gala theme, “Camp: Notes on Style.” It mixed sensibility and over-the-top, exaggerated material, presenting excessive instances of vogue. Each highlighted day-to-day objects within the HBCU life that will appear pointless to an outdoor eye, reminiscent of elevated streetwear, denim, tote baggage, and the like.

“The response from the viewers was explosive and ecstatic,” says professor Mikki Taylor. “It was wonderful. I couldn’t be extra happy with the style designer college students – they’re all shining stars.”