USC Fashion Week 2015: Student Designer Showcase

While spectators stroll around the student vendor tables in anticipation of the oncoming show, backstage is organized chaos. Designers, models and volunteers all play their part in making sure that every part of each collection comes together perfectly. Finally, everything falls into place and the Student Designer Showcase begins.

Four student designers presented their work at the event. The first was Anne Coleman, whose tribal-inspired designs incorporated warm earth tones and relaxed structure. Following that were Delaney Dunkley’s chic dresses made from newspapers. She was inspired by sustainability and wanted to spread a message about it. Next came the daring pieces created by Dia Sharper. Her designs used fabric in striking shapes and were accented by gold chains. Last was Amelia Shuler’s 20s, 40s, 60s and 90s inspired collection. Her feminine and colorful looks were emblematic of the stages of women’s fashion throughout American history.

The three judges, Melissa Karl, Molly McNutt and Julie Hutt had to make their decision after seeing all four collections. The Carolina Gentlemen made the crowd swoon with a few numbers during the judges' deliberation. Anne Coleman was chosen as this year’s winner and as the audience favorite. She won a $250 cash prize and Alexander McQueen coffee table book. Delaney Dunkley came in second with a $100 cash prize. All of the designers created beautiful pieces and we can’t wait to see what’s in store next year!

Katie Landmesser

Member