Behind the glitz of the fashion industry lies a whirlwind of creativity and collaboration. Designers sketch late into the night, while seamstresses transform fabric into stunning garments. Stylists curate looks that define a brand’s identity, and models rehearse their walks, embodying artistic visions. Amid the chaos, teams coordinate logistics and manage schedules, all driven by a shared passion for art and innovation, making the industry a vibrant blend of hard work and creativity.
The Fashion Event is Auburn University’s student led fashion showcase features creations by the next generation of fashion designers and merchandisers. The annual Fashion Event, cosponsored by the College of Human Sciences, Department of Consumer and Design Sciences and the Auburn Apparel Merchandising and Design Association, is one of the top college-level productions in the nation.
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The year of 2023 marked the 12ᵗʰ year of the College of Human Sciences Department of Consumer and Design Sciences' annual Fashion Event that is produced in partnership with the Auburn Apparel Merchandising & Design Association. Auburn’s CADS-AMDA Fashion Event is one of the top college-level productions in the nation and represents a culmination of the CADS department's hard work. The Fashion Event is a true celebration of the talent present within Spidle Hall and the collective dedication to continually improving and excelling as a highly ranked program. The 2023 theme, The XIIᵗʰ Hour, noded to the 12th anniversary of the show and was a beautiful representation of the opposing people and ideas that continue to be brought together to find harmony in fashion. The show is a celebration of how we coexist between many different oppositions and bring them together through design to find newness, beauty, and hope. The 2023 Fashion Event was a beautiful representation of the rebirth and renewal the world is looking for as we move forward into uncertainty, but remain optimistic that there is beauty in the midst of turmoil.
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