Level 1 Exposure
Members designing for CFC for the very first time are grouped into Level 1, and this year will explore the theme of EXPOSURE through their work. Exposure can take on many meanings: the openness of a camera lens, a first hand experience, vulnerability, and quite literally the display of skin. Each Level 1 designer has prepare a single look that provides a unique and insightful perspective on this prompt.
Margaret Watkins
Jacqui Sparrow
Gabrielle Moore
Abbie Jobe
Ella Montesa
Isabel Breslin
Emily Li
Yanran Li
Isabel Schorn
Prisha Singhal
Devon Meenaghan
Izzy Bonham
Charlotte Chapman
Mariza DaCosta
Lily Greenberg
Lucy Jones
Mikayla Lin
Grace Honeyman
Kate Stiens
Emily Ma
Isabella Gallitto
Saniah Adams
Ellie Park
Jess Park
Ruiqi Liang
Cynthia Zhou
Sophia Peck
Maya Conway
Claire Hsu
Ashley Liu
Cate Bellesheim
Emma Pellecer
Julia Schanen
Carolyn Dunn
Julianna Gembs
Isabella Hanson
Margaret Tsai
Aadi Singla
Ashlyn Dumaw
Tina Cheng
Liriana Nezaj
Alex Gier
Ona Sanomi
Isabela Fang
Pola Levy
Patricia Vila
Elle DiCicco
Nicole Luciana Luque
Catherine Zhu
Lucy Bazezy
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Second-year designers will explore the theme of OBSUCRA, drawn from the Camera Obscura. The Camera Obscura projects an image of the outside world onto a surface inside a dark room through a small hole, creating a natural, upside-down "photograph" of the scene outside. Obscura offers designers the chance to explore how image can be morphed by the mediums in which it is shared and displayed.
Alexis McMurray
Bianca Thompson
Maya Taggart
Ethan Drake
Chistopher Walker
Camille Van Seventer
Maya Abrol
Kayla Simone
Claire Stein
Mallory Watts
Anaïs Ozer
Jake Kohagura
Grace Crowell
Lindsay McCormack
Natasha Fertig
Ana Mocklar
Mary Benjamin
Emily Ham
Marcus McDermott
Luke Szathmary
Jahyden Montoute
Linda Thao Thrinh
Pia Cortes-Guerrero
Isabel Nevares
Maria Fernanda Serra
Almeida Leite
Christina Maccorckle
Reya Babu
Zoe Alavarez
Christinia Tallents
Remy Vearil
Madison Feely
Veronica Zellers
Kaitlyn Feely
Kylie Gillen
Fiona Yin
Jane Fang
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Obscura
Level 2
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Level 3
Third-Year Collections
Level 3 Designers are third-year club members tasked to create collections of 4-5 looks, with a subject of their own choosing.
Ashley Liaw’s Design for the 2023 Milstein Runway
Grace Amigh “Mary Lou”
This collection is dedicated to my late grandmother Mary Lou. I aimed to capture the essence of her, one I carry with me everywhere. I focused on textile design, I created all the motifs and printed them onto fabric. I hope the bright colors and patterns take you to the 60s and fill you with joy. My grandmother's brightness, positivity, charisma, and impeccable sense of style inspired my vision and served as my connection to the mod style that emerged in the 1960s. I am very grateful to be able to explore various textile design methods while creating these garments!
Raquel Coren “Erosion”
Inspired by the forms sculpted by millenia of interaction between water and stone, Erosion explores the duality of water as both an idyllic muse and omnipotent force. This collection contemplates humanity’s futile attempt to control its future when, just like rock, we will inevitably surrender and evolve under the current of the macrocosm. Fabric and form manipulate the boundaries between rigidity and fluidity, depicting the erosion and transformation of nature and humanity alike. Let the topographies around us stand as a humble reminder of the beauty in relinquishing control and embracing the inherent ebb and flow of existence. alraqapparel.com / @altraqapparel
Jack Dobosh “Efflorescence”
Using exclusively upcycled fabrics, Efflorescence aims to craft timelessly fresh streetwear from forgotten gems. This departure from Jack's industrial stylings of the past strikes a trendier chord with a few surprises along the way. See discarded quilts and curtains metamorphosize into prized wardrobe staples and statement pieces. @jack.dobosh
Iasia Henderson “As Beautiful as a Daisy”
My junior year collection is about summer dresses you can wear to go on a picnic with your friends. I love making unique dresses, so I wanted to make this collection all dresses. Dresses to me are ready to go outfits that can be make elegant with accessories or toned down with a hoodie and sneakers. Also, it is all about upcycling and thrifting fabrics for these dresses. Many of the fabrics used are from my personal fabric stash that I thought I could make dresses out of. The lace and yarn I used are thrifted from Poshmark. In addition, I have crotched daisies that I have used as hair accessories. I whole-heartedly believe you can be sustainable while looking as beautiful as a daisy.
Cleah Dyer “Jolie Dévoilée”
This bridal collection consists of 3 ceremonial dresses and 2 reception dresses. The title translates to Pretty Unveiled in English. The French title is a nod to the sensuality associated with the language, and the veil is in reference to the commonly added bridal garment as well as “unveiling” the realities of a bride’s wedding day itinerary. It aims to represent the explicit and alluring aspects of a wedding and bride. The designs work to marry grace with sultry and class with provocative elements. The pieces strive to make a bride feel empowered in both her maturity and seductiveness — hopefully inspiring viewers to embody the same. cleahjolie.com / @cleahdyer
Level 4
Fourth-Year Collections
Level 4 Designers are fourth-year club members tasked to create collections of 6-10 looks, with a subject of their own choosing.
Sadie Kaufman’s Design for the 2023 Milstein Runway
Nina Pofcher “I’m Still a Kid!”
This collection encapsulates the journey from childhood to post-grad independence, navigating the tension between cherishing youthfulness and embracing new beginnings. The designs draw inspiration from playful, child-like elements and incorporate mediums such as screen and block printing, embroidery, and knitwear.
@thats.sew.nina
Mia Bachrack “Bound by Absolute Malformation”
Are the medical garments that demand us back into commonality not devices we can adopt for beauty; for fashion? Is the corset not a brace for scoliosis?
Why is the notion of difference enthralling, when it is the very business we are trying to resolve — medically.
Demand the spine straight, split the leg, place the bone back into the socket, neaten the teeth. Fashion versus medical. Constriction versus aiding. Bending versus breaking. Can a body become so misshapen by the things that are meant to solve, that it is no longer deformed.
Absolute malformation then becomes fashionable. The medical then as inspiration instead of restriction.
miabachrack.wixsite.com/miabachrackart / @studiomiabachrack
Presley Church “Luminary”
Luminary celebrates and serves the holistic athlete, spotlighting professional women’s soccer players in the US not only as paragons of excellence in their sport but also as catalysts for change. With a focus on intentional and data-driven design, the collection aims to reflect the multifaceted identity and values of athletes who redefine both their game and the world it's played in. A "luminary" embodies both brilliance and influence: In the realm of women's soccer, these luminaries carry the banner of exceptionalism in athletics, progress, and perseverance, both on and off the field.
presleychurch.com / @presleybluechurch
Rani Sheth “Intertwined”
This collection was inspired by vines that are changing in color. When the light hits them, or when they experience seasonal changes, a hint of gold transforms them. To mimic the look and twistedness of these vines, I incorporated braids throughout all of my pieces.
@ranisheth
Cardinal Robinson “Cities Unseen”
Cambridge-Boston, a metropolis built upon a history effaced, with city skylines constructed atop landfill poured into the sea. Buildings fall, leaving everlasting scars that shape futurities uncertain. The city itself is defined by these layers of flux, constantly scraping its surface anew to prevent drowning in forlorn reality. Growing up in Cambridge, I'd take the T from Kendall, emerging onto the Longfellow Bridge to gaze at the ever-changing yet wholly familiar Boston skyline from a distance. Then, I'd plunge into the depths of Boston, memories of the city's past crushed unto layers of sediment, excavated into this collection cardinalrobinson.com / cardinal_robinson
Nancy Wang “Mathematical Romanticism”
This collection explores the hidden and obvious aspects of love, from the scientific to the artistic. Each piece encodes a saying or a concept related to love, such as the chemicals, music, or literature that evoke this emotion. The fuzzy yarn aims to mimic the cozy feeling of romance, while the ciphers spear a contrast between the subtle and the clear, the sneaky and the obvious. The collection is also an autobiographical reflection of the designer’s own journey and perspective as a scientist. embracing the inherent ebb and flow of existence.
@_nankz
Andrea Cheon “B&W”
My collection explores the relationship between women and visual objectification in the contemporary digital era. The sculptural flowers are contrasted with the flat, laser-cut motifs, symbolizing the multidimensionality of womanhood against the flattening effects of objectification. With photography and social media becoming ubiquitous in our lives, images have the power to capture a moment and stimulate viewers; however, they do not reveal the complete story. My work intends to stimulate reflection on how we can reestablish a connection with the deeper truth of the complexity of people portrayed through images, even in a world dominated by superficial snapshots. mashable.com/article/log-off-touch-grass
Ashley Liaw “The Midnight Studio”
"The Midnight Studio" embodies my journey of discovering life's sparks. Inspired by Matt Haig’s "The Midnight Library" and the movie "Soul," each piece is a tribute to different stages of my life, from childhood and teenage years to the present and future. Celebrating simple joys like laughter around the dimsum table or sleeping bag stargazing, “The Midnight Studio” is a wearable narrative, urging reflection on the small, yet significant sparks that define our existence and enrich our lives.
ashleyliaw.com / @ash_v_l
Becket Fine “Cornell Cold-Weather Kit”
After enduring three brutal winters at Cornell University, I began to wonder how athletes managed the freezing temperatures during their seasons. Through numerous interviews, I discovered that many teams lacked appropriate gear for such harsh conditions. This realization inspired me to reinvent their uniforms, prioritizing thermal comfort and uniqueness. I selected five teams—rowing, football, sailing, soccer, and lacrosse—to better understand the needs of athletes in cold environments and craft tailored solutions for each team. beckettfine.com
Ashlyn Lee “Empyrean Echoes”
My design and life philosophies converge in color and silhouette. I made these pieces to reflect the idea of wholeness of personhood. What best introduction do we have to the world, other than our presentation? We use our power to dress to own what defines us. To be confident in being perceived by others and ourselves. My collection is inspired by lighthearted eclecticism contained within a muted, natural color palette. Detached sleeves assert the clothing's purpose to be conducive to the wearer's purpose.
ashlynlee.myportfolio.com / @epistemologyisokay
Angela Lan “Éblouissant (dazzling)”
Artisanal eveningwear featuring a design aesthetic is romantic yet cool, playful yet elegant, sensual but not sexual. Each look embodies the design philosophy of "indulgence" and possesses its own "wow" factor by means of intricate details and visual impact. Significant handwork in beading and pleating makes the garments imperfectly perfect, aesthetically and physically beautiful on their own merit, inside and out. Layers of hidden understructures with corselettes, padding, steel boning, and waist-stays mold the figure, provide comfort to the wearer, and support fine materials with exquisite embellishments. These pieces are built, rather than simply made, exemplifying the true luxury of craftsmanship.
@lan_angela
The Cornell Fashion Collective is pleased to present the continuation of an annual collaboration with the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection, found within the College of Human Ecology. Boasting over 10,000 articles of clothing, accessories, and textiles, the collection represents a century of curation from around the globe. Founded as a teaching collection, the archive is publicly available to students and researchers and hosts exibits showcasing topics in fashion history.
For the 40th Annual Spring Runway Show, the club has worked with Catherine Blumenkamp, associate director of the CF+TC, to curate a series of garments made by student designers for past CFC shows, as well as past CFC merchandise. This miniature exhibition is on display at the show entrance, and gives guests the opportunity to see first-hand the many style evolutions CFC has had the privelage to share and shepard in its role as a platform for student creativity.
With immense gratitude towards our SPONSORS
Diamond Designer Donors
Correia Family
T & Chad Dyer
Melissa & Michael Neborak
Platform Platinum Donors
Laurie Sieminski
Julie Hung • Gretchen & Jay Watkins
Mira & Michael Marino • Joanna Marks
Heejong Kim • Rajit Abrol
Garment Gold Donors
Jennifer Wheary • Denise & Stephen Gillen
Sally Pofcher • Stella Chen-Jung Li
Susan Roos • Eric Roos
Dr. Amola S. Bagri • Sonia & David Peck
Margaret & Jim Meenaghan
Fabric Fanatic Donors
Katie Schumacher • Jennifer & Steven Agran
Marina Rayham
Please do not leave your seat until the overhead lights come on at the end of the show, for your safety and out of courtesy to the CFC designers.
