Fashion Show

Fashion Show Celebrates Culture of Africa and African Diaspora

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Hosted by the Coalition of Pan-African Scholars, the fashion show featured designers from across the country who presented “modern and traditionally influenced designs” composed of “refreshing and bold African patterns” according to the event’s facebook page.

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Senior Designer Profile: Catrina Corley ’16 Talks Costume Design and Extravagance

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Catrina Corley ’16 is a Fiber Science and Apparel Design major and a Theater Production minor. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Corley had a business designing costumes before coming to Cornell, and now seeks to balance extravagance and fun with everyday-wearability in her designs. The Sun spoke with Corley about Cornell, her fashion philosophy and her D.C.-inspired designs in the upcoming Cornell Fashion Collective Runway Show. The Sun: How did you get started with designing, and what made you decide that you wanted to pursue it as a career? Catrina Colrey: I got my start making costumes for science fiction fans.

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Senior Designer Profile: Talking Sportswear with Linnea Fong ’16

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Linnea Fong ’16 is trying something new for her senior collection. Pulling inspiration from human movement and an internship at Nike, she’s taking a break from eveningwear at this year’s Cornell Fashion Collective Runway Show and instead focusing on a sportswear line. The Sun had an opportunity to talk with her about her background, influences, collection and love of backpacks. The Sun: How did you start designing? Linnea Fong: I’ve been designing since I was a freshman in high school.

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Senior Designer Profile: Speaking with Fashion Student Greta Ohaus ’16

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Greta Ohaus ’16 is a senior in the College of Human Ecology. She — along with the seven other seniors in the program — studies Fiber Science and Apparel Design (FSAD), which, come graduation in May, will get her Cornell’s version of a fashion degree. Each year for the past three decades, the major, year-long project for FSAD seniors has been preparing a collection for the Cornell Fashion Collective’s Annual Runway Show. In looking forward to the 32nd show this Saturday, the Sun has been sitting down with FSAD Senior designers to talk about their experiences in the program here, their fashion philosophies and what might be in store for them once they leave the hill. These designer spotlights will be running every day this week.