FASHION SHOW
Fashion Design and Merchandising presents
Artistry in Motion
May 8, 2025 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
at the Canady Creative Arts Center
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Fashion Design and Merchandising presents
Artistry in Motion
May 8, 2025 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
at the Canady Creative Arts Center
The West Virginia University Student Fashion Show is an annual extravaganza showcasing the creativity, talent and innovation of Fashion Design and Merchandising students. The Fashion Show is not just a glamorous event but also a crucial platform for the budding fashion designers of WVU.
The event provides a stage for WVU’s fashion design students to showcase their talent, creativity and hard work. It’s a culmination of months of dedication, design and craftsmanship, giving students a chance to display their collections to a wide audience.
Participating in the fashion show offers students invaluable hands-on experience in various aspects of the fashion industry, including design, production, styling and event management. It helps them hone their skills and prepares them for future careers in the competitive world of fashion.
The event brings together students, faculty, industry professionals and fashion enthusiasts, creating a conducive environment for networking and collaboration. Students get the chance to connect with potential mentors, opening doors to future opportunities in the fashion industry.
The fashion show fosters a sense of community and pride within the WVU campus and the local community. It’s a celebration of creativity and innovation, drawing people together to appreciate and support the talent emerging from the university.
The event encourages students to explore new ideas, experiment with sustainable practices and push the boundaries of traditional fashion norms. It’s a platform for innovation and forward-thinking, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of the fashion industry.
Attending the fashion show is not just entertainment; it’s also an educational experience for the audience. It exposes them to different styles, techniques and cultural influences, broadening their understanding of fashion as an art form and an industry.
Learn more about how you can contribute to the WVU School of Art and Design's Fashion Show.
Howard and Leslie Clark
Dr. Angela Uyiro
Recipient of the 2025 Travis Stimeling Award for Mentoring in the Arts and Humanities
generously donated her $1,000 award to support this year’s WVU FDM Fashion Show.
Personally yours
Shera Lorenz
West Virginia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and Phi Omicron, Family and Consumer Sciences Honorary
Barbizon Chique
Joan Barnard and Susan Liebesman
Laurie Erikson
Joyces Jewerly
Brandon and Rachel Katzeff
Zunaira Malik
Baker Cheese Company
Café Rosé
Chique Barbizon
Devino's
Say-Boys Restaurant
Mama K's
Melanie Gillum Hair and Makeup Artist
Mountain State Brewing Company
The Tea Shoppe
Tropics
White Oak
Robert Renshaw
Nathan Arnett
Shonda Asaad
Patti Bailey
Jacque Chapman
Thomas Hassett
Cynthia Davis
Michael Zilian
Nina Arnett
Colleen Moretz
Fred Kesner
Regina Paul
Asaad Shonda
Laurie Erickson
A High School Student Experience
Join us for a campus visit like no other! Participate in hands-on activities related to the fashion industry and meet with current WVU students who will share their Fashion Design and Merchandising experience and answer your questions. Finish off the day as our guest at the 2025 WVU Artistry in Motion Fashion Show.
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