MUF&D Oasis Program

MUF&D

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16th Annual Fashion Show Saturday, April 30 2022 Millett Hall | Oxford, Ohio

MUF&D MIAMI UNIVERSITY FASHION AND DESIGN

Miami University Fashion & Design, Miami’s largest student organization, seeks to promote and inspire self-expression and professional and creative development. MUF&D provides students with a platform to explore their passions and gain fashion related experience not found in the classroom. The organization consists of seven committees – finance, event planning, business development, pr/marketing, modeling, graphic design, and design. Our committees give members insight into different facets of the industry while providing them with the marketable skills as they play a hands-on role in planning and executing MUF&D’s 40+ events throughout the year.

MUF&D works closely with the university’s fashion program to provide exposure to prospective students and give current students experiential learning opportunities. MUF&D began a movement of fashion and design on Miami’s campus sixteen years ago, and continues to be the voice of students who are interested in the fashion industry. MUF&D, above all, works to aid its members in breaking into the fashion industry and pursuing their career goals.

OUR MISSION is to cultivate passionate, creative student leaders so that we may, collectively, strengthen the movement of fashion and design as a way of expression.

OUR VALUES authenticity, community, professional & creative development, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership & self-expression

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Miami University Fashion and Design is a community of driven, inspiring, and passionate individuals that continues to see growth and innovation each year from thirteen leaders, seven committees, 70 models, 16 designers, and 800+ organization members. Our organization has witnessed a 25% growth in membership from last year providing valuable experiences for members to feel inspired through self–expression and the art of fashion. 2021–2022 has been a special year as we have been able to reach a new level of creativity through each event hosted and every goal we have accomplished this year. Tonight, we are beyond honored to celebrate with all of you every achievement we experienced throughout the year that led us to our Oasis.

The fashion show theme, Oasis, holds a special meaning that allows each member in MUF&D to tell their own, unique story. MUF&D serves as a water source in a desert – a place of peace, safety and happiness to students at Miami University. Our organization has been able to provide resources, support and career opportunities for members to grow and bloom into their greatest potential. We strongly believe finding your Oasis means: express yourself each and every day, be fearless to go after new opportunities, and find the fire in your heart to do what makes you happy. Whether you have found your Oasis or you are still searching to find it – we hope today inspires you in a new way.

MUF&D started the year with ambitious goals of professional development to provide valuable experiences and resources for members to feel prepared to find their passion and chase after their career goals upon our time at Miami. We developed a new series called Retail Right with Recruiters, where members had the opportunity to learn and network with recruiters from Express, Bath and Body Works, and Victoria Secret. We held our annual Friends of Fashion event, hosting speakers from Tommy Hilfiger, UpWest, Filoro, and Atrium. Additionally, we had the honor of hosting Keenan Evans, Skims Design Director, to share her success and provide personalized advice for members. We are also extremely proud to offer four MUF&D members a $250 scholarship to help cover the expenses of an internship this upcoming year. These experiences and resources created this year have allowed members to kick start their careers.

MUF&D is proud to partner with our largest show sponsor, EXPRESS, to host the 16th Annual Fashion show. The similar shared values of self-expression, community, and authenticity have created a relationship that continues to provide value to both organizations. From the Retail Right Series, to having CEO Tim Baxter as a guest speaker, and providing career opportunities for members, we have been able to grow our incredible partnership.

Thank you to Tim Baxter and the Express team for your endless support and encouragement.

To my executive board – I cannot thank each one of you enough for devoting your hearts to this organization. It has been a privilege working beside such creative, self–driven, positive individuals. Thank you for inspiring me daily. You are all made for greatness in this world – never settle for less than your biggest dreams.

Cheers to the 16th Annual Fashion Show: Oasis. May you feel inspired by the power of fashion and design to Find your Oasis, a happy place, today and forever.

PRESIDENT MELISSA MURPHY

2021-22 EXECUTIVE BOARD

VICE PRESIDENT ERIN POPLIN

GRAPHIC DESIGN KATIE McNAMARA

EVENT PLANNING KELLY FLYNN

EVENT PLANNING ABIGAIL SOLANO

PR & MARKETING MADISON JANKY

PR & MARKETING KATIE ELLSWORTH

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASHLEY KRAMER

FINANCE CAROLINE CONRATH

MODELING NANA HEMAA

DESIGN RYANNE ELSASS

DESIGN KAT DILLARD

2021-22 EXECUTIVE BOARD

MODELING MILANA YARBROUGH

o·a·sis noun

1. a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found.

2. a place of peace, safety, or happiness.

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Icon Class

Nicholas Wallace

Herbert Kwofie

Fiyin Akomolafe

Noelle Wittwer

Morgan Leflore

Will Priess

Emma Roane

Madelin McPartlin

Hunter Shannon

Emmanuella Welsh

Morgan Boston

Nicholas Bertrand

Taylor McCann

Sophie Mone

Jaelyn White

Salama Sarfino

Priyanka Navalurkar

Victoria Sota

Kenneth Pope

Kamryn Clark

Valandria Smith-Lash

Jessica Medley

Claire Esposito

Lilly Ryan

Whitney Damson

Nana Hemaa

Milana Yarbrough

Erin Poplin

Cole Mitchell

Katie Russell

Sophia Fujimaki

Thy Nguyen

Gabriella Findley

Sydnie Singleton

Sophia Thompson

Hannah Bowman

Kristina Miljkovic

Madison Janky

Camryn Trizzino

Tanvi Berry

Monet Cavanaugh

Maeve Talty

Terran Hearn

Devon Dorsey

Jace Williams

Orin Edwards

Landis Montgomery

Louise McCready

Ashley Sankey

Marissa Matsanoff

Steven Pavlik

Courtney Crone

Timmy McNamara

Zuri Howard

Rakeap Mewael

Katie Ellsworth

Mackenzie Lee

Thespina Nail

Somnia Keesey

Emma Hesse

Anmol Padala

Damian Clucas

Birdie Howard

Tori Rammelsberg

Campbell Masys

Chloe Ryan

Molly Blue

Cooper Morton

Caroline Nelson

Giovanna Catanzarite

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Designer Class

Collaboration Collection OASIS The Oasis Collection is a collaboration of five designers to showcase MUF&D’s Oasis through the art of fashion and design. This collection was created to inspire the audience to express yourself each and every day, be fearless to go after new opportunities, and find the fire in your heart to do what makes you happy.

Designers showcased: Ryanne Elsass, Kat Dillard, Olivia Bianco, Ellie Lemanowicz, Michaela Pandorf

Ryanne Elsass FEEN STUDIOS My collection is a combination of gender neutral pieces I plan on pursuing to manufacture for a start up once I graduate and I made other pieces to complete the looks of how I would style them.

Feen Studios stands for being an ambitious, spontaneous and grounded individual who will protect their inner beliefs, values and goals.

Austin Hampton ENERJI Inspired by a summer trip to the Mediterranean; the colors, the liveliness, the energy.

Alyssa Jones OPEN YOUR EYES Inspired by a quote from John Lennon, “Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see….” This collection, Open Your Eyes, examines the ways that the fashion industry needs to change mainly relating to sustainability and body image. The pieces are inspired by California casual style and unisex clothing. The pieces have a playful yet sexy vibe that aim to elevate the wearer’s confidence.

Olivia Bianco AN ESSENCE OF EVOLUTION My collection, An Essence of Evolution, takes pieces from historic periods and transforms them into modern, sustainability made Prêt-à-Porter garments. Metamorphose was designed with classic structure and inspiration to resemble past elements. Each garment is layered and paired with pieces that give them a modernized identity.

Kaixin Wang MASQUERADE ROTARY This collection is inspired by our current situation, we are forced to wear masks and stop many social activities. We hope that we can return to the scene where people take off their masks and dance against the backdrop of the golden hall and music.

Megan Sekulich GLAMOUR Glamour and shine, the way the body moves and how the fabric interacts with light creates a disco fantasy. Focusing on iconic shapes and fits from the ‘70s, this collection highlights sleek outlines along the torso with bold flares out from the body.

Gold jewelry and platform shoes complete the look, it’s all the drama.

Vicky Dong TURN STEREOTYPES OVER This collection is about the turnover of stereotypes. One of my friends thought I would never listen to Rap or Hip-hop music because I am always acting so quiet. However, I actually like to listen to Rap music. This brings me thinking and inspiration. I feel personalities have different sides. And every side has its color, just like when the paper folds, it would turn out different colors.

Madeline Cruikshank NEON VOIDS This collection is inspired by color, by the human form, and by androgyny. The idea that we can express ourselves through fashion and being comfortable with ourselves. In life, make sure to always make a statement, stand out, and be proud of who you are.

Grace Moser ALL OF NATURE’S DIMENSIONS ARE VISIBLE WITHIN Inspired by the branching webs of fractals visible in nature. Fractals teach us that we are not separate from the natural world.

Rather, we are one of nature’s branches, stemming out to experience itself. When we acknowledge our connectedness with nature, we are able to tap into the infinite wisdom and creativity of the universe.

Ellie Lemanowicz ESPIONAGE Espionage is the act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

A person who commits espionage is called an espionage agent or spy. We all dress up and play different characters in our everyday lives.

Essentially we are all spies, but that makes us all targets as well, hence the bullseye theme throughout the collection.

Maeve Vulcan LA METAMORPHOSE DE LA FEMME I wanted to portray the life cycle of a butterfly in my collection. Their lives are full of changes and constant growth, I believe this is true for the lives of women as well. I wanted to visually connect this unseen relationship between womanhood and metamorphosis with this collection.

Kyla Snodgrass FLORESCENCE Florescence focuses on the drape and flow of lightweight fabrics to reflect the beauty of our surroundings. The designer pulled structure inspiration from the little things she sees in everyday life, like when flowers grow in between sidewalks and friendly insects. The sheerness of the fabric brings across the delicate feeling of wings. The theme aims to encompass the feelings that springtime evokes.

Andrew Roberts ILOVEPUNX.COM RUNWAY : 001 A preview of what is to come from ilovepunx. com as they expand with their new luxury line debuting via MUF&D. Unisex silhouettes looking to progress fashion forward with a theme of darkness. Focusing on small details, fabrics and the processes needed in order to create the garments.

Ryanne Elsass DON’T HIDE This collection was created from a fabric I designed. This collection was made to inspire other people to get out into the world and try new things. How are you supposed to find your people or what you’re passionate about unless you get a little uncomfortable sometimes.

Halle Maskery BELLE “Belle” or beauty is inspired by the grace and elegance mother nature holds. The 3 piece collection takes its roots back to the arts and crafts movement of the late 1800s. Nature provides peace and tranquility to those who notice even while the world continues to spin around us.

Michaela Pandorf EXPO ÉTÉ Drawing inspiration from the 1964 World’s Fair, Expo Été weaves themes of technology, innovation, and femininity into interactive garments. Flipping the gender roles of the past on their heads, Expo Été places women in the forefront of the technological progress of the era. This collection is dedicated to the fearless women who trail blazed a path for others to pursue STEM.

Kat Dillard OTHER WORLD/WORLD CHANGER A three garment collection, Other World/World Changer emphasizes raw, natural beauty. A collection intrinsically examining the human form, abstraction of shape, and the play of dimensional lighting. The work found within Other World/ World Changer plays with the interconnectedness of design, sculpture, and the ways in which to look into the ideation of the other world.

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO

MORE THANKS TO MUF&D Assistants Graphic Design Assistant – Madelyn Liedel Creative Direction Assistant – Halle Maskery Marketing Assistant – Ally Berkowitz Merchandise Coordinators – Sara Mckee & Ian Kellogg Facebook Coordinator – Lexa Hoover Promotion Coordinator – McKenna Fuhrman Event Planning Assistant/Decor Specialist – Nick Timmons Fashion Week Coordinator – Jennifer Corke Tabling Leader – Kelly Greiner Design Assistant – Ava Sprochi Design Assistant – Maeve Vulcan Business Development Assistant – Brie Anderson ICON Assistant – Gabby Findley & Nick Wallace Modeling Committee Assistant – Song Issah

Tim Baxter + Express Team Greg + Renate Crawford Della Reams Rebecca Robinson Leslie Stoel Gylaine Gilmore Michelle Thomas Brad Clark Michelle Vaske John Weigand David Zilch Neila Hanges & Miami Catering Jill Gaby Drew Davis JS Braggs Pam Goodwin Laura Driscoll Cincinnati Art Museum Conservatory at Miami Hamilton Copyhouse Films The Flowerman The Alleen Company Prestige Lighting All Occasions Nate Aliapoulios Chair Covers of Cincinnati College of Creative Arts + Career Grant Farmer School of Business Associated Student Government Miami University Special Event Funding

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MINOR AND CO-MA JOR Miami’s interdisciplinary Fashion Program is housed in the Department of Art and includes many courses in the Farmer Business School. It consists of a co-major and minor and includes a wide range of students from 46 different majors on campus. Emphasizing creativity and experimentation, it offers students the opportunity to develop a broad set of basic competencies in design language, technical skills, and fashion business. These skills are fundamentals for employment in the fashion industry.

The program is enhanced by numerous Miami alumni who are high-level executives in the Fashion industry, one of the biggest industries in the world. They contribute program support with fabric, scholarships, mentoring, internships, and jobs.

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