Synthesis
Wednesday, April 19
7 p.m.
Frank Erwin Center
Admission is free. Special pre-show, "Immersed in Cotton", begins at 5:30 at the Frank Erwin Center.
This show will be broadcast live throughout the country on the Longhorn Network. (7:15 p.m.)
The premiere annual fashion show of The University of Texas at Austin is organized by students in the University Fashion Group. The fashion show attracts an audience of 5,000 fashion lovers at the Frank Erwin Center and is broadcast live on the Longhorn Network to 25,000,000 across the United States.
Apparel design students present more than 120 original runway designs using a mix of textures and techniques.
Past attendees have included Daniel Esquivel of Project Runway, and Brad Goreski of The Rachel Zoe Project and It’s a Brad, Brad World. Brad tweeted to over 150,000 followers “Congratulations, the UT Fashion Show was fabulous!”
The Textile and Apparel students study a broad range of subjects, including science, business and design. They gain the full spectrum of skills for a career in the fashion industry.
Employers include: Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Adidas, Loft, Vera Wang, Zac Posen, Under Armour, Brooks Brothers, Fossil, Alexander McQueen in London, and Macy’s to name just few.
Involvement in the production provides students with the experience to organize a range of industry events including professional quality fashion shows.