Cornell Fashion Collective 40th Annual Spring Runway Show

The Cornell Fashion Collective welcomes you to their 40th Annual Spring Runway Show.

This year heralds a significant milestone for CFC, as it commemorates four decades of this historic student-led organization. Established in 1984 as the Cornell Design League, CFC has consistently served as a platform for the manifestation of original fashion creations of Cornell students while showcasing the adept management skills of its interdisciplinary members.

Over the past four years, CFC has undergone resilient growth and evolution. The pandemic forced us to adapt, pushing boundaries while remaining steadfast in our mission to spotlight the artistic endeavors of students who are shaping the future of the fashion industry.

As we gather for this spring runway show, returning for the second consecutive year to the iconic Barton Hall, we do so with a sense of pride and anticipation. May this show set the stage for the years that lie ahead, symbolizing our commitment to excellence in fostering the creative spirit of the fashion community on our campus and the enduring legacy of the Cornell Fashion Collective.

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.

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Executive Board 2023-2024

Anna Paaske President Sarah Kim President Mattie Nguyen Creative Director Drew Brown Creative Director

Inah Jung Director of Management Tabitha Mueller-Schrader Director of Finance Lila Frost Secretary

Angela Lan Director of Design (3/4) Marcus McDermott Director of Design (1/2) Rani Sheth Assistant Director (1/2)

Ryan Issa Director of Photography Olivia Santos Huertas Director of Graphics Beckett Fine Director of Merchandise

Sophia Wang Secretary Nina Pofcher Community Coordinator Kim Phoenix Faculty Sponsor

Julia Roos Model Coordinator Zoe Rich Model Coordinator Suanna Burr Model Coordinator Gail Rayham Model Coordinator

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.

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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

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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

Level 2 Obscura 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.

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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

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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

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