It’s that time again, where students will be putting together their senior (or otherwise) shows to showcase what they’ve been working on all semester. These are the individuals that will some day enter the fashion industry next, some of who making their own big names for themselves. It also gives the rest of the country access to see these up-and-comings in the early stages of their careers, meaning, you don’t need to live in New York, Paris, Milan and so on, to be able to attend. Below are the listings of the upcoming shows, and where they’ll be. If you’re nearby, go check one out! You never know who will be the next Alexander Wang!
Please browse our synopsis of the upcoming shows below. For more information on each show, visit the AATCC website.
Auburn University
Show: Wunderlust. This is the Apparel Merchandising and Design Association’s 5th annual fashion event. Inspired by the word itself, this show is dedicated to jet set boho lifestyles, and the adventure of exploring cultures.
Where: Auburn Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court, Auburn, AL 36849
When: Thursday, April 16 @6pm
Tickets: Available a month in advance
Buffalo State University
Show: Runway Innovation. Typically consisting of 25-30 designers, this show features live streaming of the show.
Where: Buffalo State Campbell Student Union, Buffalo NY
When: Saturday, April 25th. General Seating at 3pm, General and VIP seating at 8pm
Tickets: See website
Central Michigan University
Show: Threads. Featuring judge approved garments, apparel merchandising students, CAD work, fashion illustration, visual merchandising, and student research.
Where: Central Michigan University’s Event Center
When: Saturday, April 25th. Mounted Exhibition at 5:30pm, Start of show at 7:30pm
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale at the end of February
Cornell University
Show: This show has three themes according to level. Level 1: Muses; Level 2: Niki de Saint Phalle; Level 3: theme left up to the designer.
Where: Cornell University, Barton Hall. 117 Statler Street, Ithaca, NY
When: Saturday, April 11 at 8pm
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale in late March.
Dominican University
Show: Illumination. Showcasing senior design students and underclassmen.
Where: Lund Auditorium. 7900 West Division St., River Forest, IL
When: Saturday, March 29th at 3pm
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased the week of the show at the Lund Auditorium, or via telephone (708) 288-5000
Fashion Institute of Technology
Show: Future of Fashion BFA Show. Approximately 90 of the graduating 8th semester BFA Fashion Design Students showcase their work.
Where: The Great Hall, FIT NYC Campus, New York, NY
When: Thursday, April 30th
Tickets: coming soon…
Louisiana State University
Show: Annual Fashion Show completely organized by the students under the leadership of the fashion show chair for that year, this year it’s Bonnie Campbell. There will be a Junior Student Collection, Senior Student Collection and Merchandising Styling Competition.
Where: LSU Student Union Ballroom
When: Wednesday, May 13th
Tickets: Open to the general public and can be purchased on the Fashion Show Eventbrite website three weeks before the show. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
North Carolina State University
Show: The Beginning. This year’s show embodies the history of fashion, going back beyond supermodels, Vogue and other recent fashion icons.
Where: College of Textiles Atrium (Centennial Campus), NCSU, Raleigh, NC
When: Wednesday, March 25th at 8pm
Tickets: Tickets are on sale now, online.
Oregon State University
Show: Eleven. Held in a modern and industrial building, this show exhibits the work of Junior and Seniors who wish to share their work with industry professionals.
Where: Oregon State University, Austin Hall
When: Friday, May 30th. Doors are at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm.
Tickets: To purchase tickets, contact Marianne Egan through their site.
Philadelphia University
Show: This show features the best student work as well as a second show created connect senior designers to FIA board members and press.
Where: Sherman Mills, 3502 Scott Lane, Philadelphia, PA
When: Thursday, April 30th. Two shows, one at 4pm and one at 7:30pm, which is open to all.
Tickets: Contact FIA President Taryn Scala
University of California-Davis
Show: Silver Screen Style. This theme allows designers to show how one media of art can inspire another, such as cinematic direction, costume design, the film genre or the characters themselves.
Where: TBD
When: Saturday, April 11th
Tickets: Tickets info will be posted on their Facebook page.
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Show: Threads. This will be the club’s 10th annual spring fashion show, completely organized by students.
Where: The Empire Room in downtown Greensboro, NY
When: Saturday, March 21st. 5:30pm pre-reception, 7pm Show begins.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Triad Stage for $20 general seating and $30 for VIP, as well as at the door the night of the show.
University of Rhode Island
Show: Spring Splash. Running annually since 2003. This year’s theme is Fashion in Bloom.
Where: University of Rhode Island, Edwards Hall
When: Friday, April 10th at 7pm
Tickets: Tickets will be available at the door, open to public.
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Show: Silhouettes Fashion Show. The organization plans a total of three shows, the first presented to the students of Stout, and the next two are open to the public.
Where: Great Hall of the Memorial Student Center.
When: Thursday, April 30th at 7pm (student only) and Saturday, May 2nd at 3pm and 5pm (open to the public).
Tickets: Contact president Michelle Schlung or Faculty Advisor Kathy Kujawa.
Virginia Tech
Show: Revolution. This show will be innovative, futuristic and weird. This theme is to inspire students to be as creative as possible with their designs and materials, and focus less on what is trending now.
Where: Virginia Tech Squires Student Center Commonwealth Ballroom
When: Thursday, April 30th at 8pm.
Tickets: Attendees can buy tickets at the Squires Student Ticket Center, or directly through FMDS, and will be available about a month or so prior to the show date.
