“Happy accidents” is the best way to describe Bree Swanson’s journey to fashion design. Swanson, a double merchandising and design major, is originally from Northwest Arkansas and was fully planning on attending college in Arkansas starting in fall of 2017. However, when her freshman orientation began, something didn't feel right.
Read More“Christian, Glam, Rock” a simple way fashion design major, Alyssa Canon, describes her senior collection. Despite only learning how to sew three years ago, Alyssa is the lead designer behind “In God We Trust.”
Read MoreHave you ever felt like your experiences and what you’ve gone through in the past are what shape who you are today? That’s what senior Lauren Wilson’s collection is all about this semester. Lauren is a senior at Missouri State double majoring in Fashion Design/Merchandising. She is from Springfield, Missouri and has been involved in AFAD since her junior year. She started fashion classes at Kickapoo High School at age 15 and her mother is a graphic designer, which both play a part in where she is now.
Read MoreDeb Zerr, a senior Fashion Design and Product Development major at Missouri State University, is a talented, hardworking woman and designer. After putting in an impressive 650 demanding hours into designing her senior collection, she has created an inspiring array of looks.
Read MoreSenior Tiffany Ivie is no stranger to bold prints and classic styles—traits her signature collection for the Missouri State University Fashion Department is full of. Senior collections are a great opportunity to make a statement and Tiffany’s collection, entitled ‘Dauntless,’ does just that.
Read MorePassion and determination sum up Julia Cash’s journey in fashion studies here at Missouri State. Julia is from the town of Grain Valley outside of Kansas City. She has always had a love for fashion and styling but couldn’t always find the pieces she envisioned on a low budget.
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