Lauren Hill is a sophomore at Missouri State University, and majoring in fashion merchandising and design with a minor in marketing. On top of that, she is also the creator behind Lololuxs. Lololuxs is a jewelry store consisting of handmade necklaces, beaded bracelets, rings, and earrings.
Read More“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 MoreHappiness.
That was the inspiration behind Garrett Hines’ fashion collection, Between Black and White. Hines, a senior in the Fashion Design and Merchandising program, has spent months creating a collection designed to “make you happy.” Full of vibrant colors and exciting patterns, Between Black and White does exactly that. These comfortable and colorful looks fit in perfectly with today’s streetwear style.
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.
Read MoreThreeFiftySeven A.M is a new darkwave streetwear brand created by Sai Rose Moon that currently sells shirts, sweatshirts, with plans to expand into accessories. The clothing has an “edgy” feel while still focusing on everyday-ware that is stylish and unique.
Read MoreGrowing up with a love of fashion and a dream of one day becoming a designer, Missouri State senior acting major Emma Keifer, owner of The Blonde Bear Boutique, has stayed true to her roots. Emma founded The Blonde Bear Boutique amid the pandemic in May of 2020. In her childhood, she recalls having an obsession with Project Runway and designing her own clothes. During quarantine, she decided she wanted to rekindle that old love and start her own boutique.
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