The Issue Pulse Catalogue

This publication accompanies the runway exhibition PULSE: The Issue Designer Co-op Season 2 held at The University of WisconsinMadison in Collaborative Learning Hall on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.

Cover Untitled (2024) by Emma Stavenhagen. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Page 5 Untitled (2024) by Emma Stavenhagen. Photo courtesy of the artist.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Editor’s Letter Designing Pulse

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VAILLIENCORP by Ian Vailliencourt HAIL MARY by Robyn George BLAH BLAH BLAH by Lily Rogers MATTHEW LYGA by Matthew Lyga LLORE by Lisa Lor EDEN by Eden Meidl nina. by Nina Crull QSM Designs by Mia Quilting Staszcuk Gracie Harshaw by Gracie Harshaw indecent by Olive Bote emma fogarty. by Emma Fogarty YAZ by Yasmin Hill Feminin Divin by Danielle Seitz Athea Lynn by Athea Bakken

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Designer Biographies Bibliography

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ROBYN M. GEORGE

EDITOR’S LETTER

Runum ia murente nessule rbessulin dem te tusquam ad mero, demure conihil vivereis furo, vitu sili in abem ductum omnes id condita, quisque nihi, Patur. M. Les sulvid nonsulicaste ta vastriterur, ur. Maiondiensin teneridius Catimum hos, factarit.

Marimorum detora re tatendum novesta buscerris nequeropor intelis pre tesinterfin sis audeffre, conemquit.

Es ma, senam atimiu eo et C. et venensceri sensi publi plin Etraris ium haedierum iam medes nos nin se, dit; Cupio hocultus, convesitari ex nostruro erum nortabe rcervitili firmihi linatium crum, cone condiendam non vis, ublii cumen diorurnum tea vo, ci sulint vidensul tas per alem patquis supios occhiliusci int, in pliconsum aut gra Serferei eteliam hoculiu spica; hosse num adhum hos, terem publissena, quamdienihi, mussolum inculoc ulinatimei tam periam obus, quitur iam in tuus atum latilic ienat, quid intrent iaedit ressentis, se novidicit poeroximis, quam hacie vis sigit opulicatiam es Cata sentem sedo, cone tervides?

Foraes audes condi, comantem iaet? Decta conferei inatque portem utus audem in sinum mantem ium tem mertum hores audesti ssolute mquones sicaell essigil iquidena, cres ad retimo int. Odit faucta publibus ium tiam inatquod crit verfit? Nostrae facchum imurnum teriam re, patrei con dem ta, crisse intere cum nonem o terbisuam cemus nulem horum pracrudam ine prortia mdius, nonscent. Grarei popublia quit. Apertustrae trum condioc risquis trunum noctort iliquam dem omnihilis, senatis. Ro vivil hin

PULSE: THE ISSUE DESIGNER CO-OP SEASON 2

GRANTHAM GREEN

DESIGNING PULSE

Runum ia murente nessule rbessulin dem te tusquam ad mero, demure conihil vivereis furo, vitu sili in abem ductum omnes id condita, quisque nihi, Patur. M. Les sulvid nonsulicaste ta vastriterur, ur. Maiondiensin teneridius Catimum hos, factarit.

Marimorum detora re tatendum novesta buscerris nequeropor intelis pre tesinterfin sis audeffre, conemquit.

Es ma, senam atimiu eo et C. et venensceri sensi publi plin Etraris ium haedierum iam medes nos nin se, dit; Cupio hocultus, convesitari ex nostruro erum nortabe rcervitili firmihi linatium crum, cone condiendam non vis, ublii cumen diorurnum tea vo, ci sulint vidensul tas per alem patquis supios occhiliusci int, in pliconsum aut gra Serferei eteliam hoculiu spica; hosse num adhum hos, terem publissena, quamdienihi, mussolum inculoc ulinatimei tam periam obus, quitur iam in tuus atum latilic ienat, quid intrent iaedit ressentis, se novidicit poeroximis, quam hacie vis sigit opulicatiam es Cata sentem sedo, cone tervides?

Foraes audes condi, comantem iaet? Decta conferei inatque portem utus audem in sinum mantem ium tem mertum hores audesti ssolute mquones sicaell essigil iquidena, cres ad retimo int. Odit faucta publibus ium tiam inatquod crit verfit? Nostrae facchum imurnum teriam re, patrei con dem ta, crisse intere cum nonem o terbisuam cemus nulem horum pracrudam ine prortia mdius, nonscent. Grarei popublia quit. Apertustrae trum condioc risquis trunum noctort iliquam dem omnihilis, senatis. Ro vivil hin

PULSE: THE ISSUE DESIGNER CO-OP SEASON 2

VAILLIENCORP

Designed by: Ian Vailliencourt Directed by: Robyn George David Simeon Photographed by: Sidney Petersen Modeled by: Henry Teckam Nick Santas Sofia More Olive Bote Zack Orlowsky Charles Kroft

Left Structural Woven Puffer (2024) Mega Pant (2024) Right Charged Suit (2024)

Left Mesh Hooded Long Sleeve (2024) Explorer Pant (2024) Right Charged Blazer (2024) Charged Trouser (2024)

Left Charged Jacket (2024) Practice Hakama (2024) Right Simple Pant (2024) Practice Blazer (2024) Woven Top (2024)

HAIL Designed by: Robyn George Directed by: Grantham Green Henri Clarke Photographed by: Sidney Petersen Modeled by: David Simeon Camille Miles Tess Roenitz Grantham Green Charles Kroft

MARY

Left The Rose (2024) Right The White Lily (2024)

Left The Moth (2024) Right The Mantis (2024)

Left The Black Beetle (2024) Right Let the Flowers Speak: act i (2024)

VAILLIENCORP

Designed by: Lily Rodgers Directed by: Robyn George Lily Rodgers Photographed by: Robyn George Modeled by: Veronica Goveas Juliana Gabrielle Watry

Left Structural Woven Puffer (2024) Mega Pant (2024) Right Charged Suit (2024)

Left Structural Woven Puffer (2024) Mega Pant (2024) Right Charged Suit (2024)

Left Structural Woven Puffer (2024) Mega Pant (2024) Right Charged Suit (2024)

LLORE

Left Photo Courtesy of Annie Yu Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Oberg

Left Photo Courtesy of Annie Yu Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

QSM Designs

Left Photo Courtesy of Leah Rodgriguez Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

GRACIE HARSHAW

Left Photo Courtesy of Leah Rodgriguez Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

INDECENT BY OLIVE

Left Photo Courtesy of Leah Rodgriguez Right Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor

Left Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Center Blue Look (2024) by Lisa Lor Right Blue Look (2024) by Olive Bote Modeled by Emily Asmann

Left Blue Look (2024) by Matthew Lyga Modeled by Angel Yang Center Blue Look (2024) by Athea Lynn Modeled by Right Digitally Woven Hoodie (2024) by Nina Krull Modeled by Sydney David

Left Blue Look (2024) by Emma Fogarty Modeled by Matilda Abrahams Right Blue Look (2024) by Emma Fogarty Modeled by Ava Beydoun

BIOGRAPHY+ INDEX The Issue 2023-34 Executive Board Executive Editor Robyn George Deputy Executive Editor Eden Meidl Zack Zens Online Editor Olivia Bartman Visual Arts Director Olive Bote Social Media Director Meg Bierce Events Directors David Simeon Sidney Petersen Makeup Director Mara Hansen Diveristy Equity and Inclusion Director Taylor McCaa

Event Staff Event Producers Grantham Green, Pandemonium Productions Robyn George, Numbers Solutions Event Directors Sidney Petersen David Simeon Photographers Brad Diaz Doua Lor Leah Rodriguez Meg Bierce Megan _ Leah Fradin Maya Valentine Annie Yu Red Carpet Correspondents Killian Weston Jack Couey

Faculty Advisor Marianne Fairbanks

PULSE: THE ISSUE DESIGNER CO-OP SEASON 2

A Special Thanks To: Patrick Jackson The Kohl’s Center for Retailing The Assiciated Students of Madison

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHIES

ROBYN GEORGE

Hail Mary @robynmgeorge @numberssolutions

A class of 2024 Textile and Fashion Design student, Robyn George is the Creative Director of Numbers Design Solutions and founder of The Issue. Her Spring/Summer 2025 collection titled “Let the Flowers Speak” explores themes of gender identity while drawing visual inspiration from the natural world.

In line with her goals surrounding environmental sustainability, each look in this collection is made using upcycled material or employs a zero-waste or size-adaptive design.

EDEN MEIDL @edenmeidl

EDEN

I’m a Senior studying Textiles and Fashion Design with an intense background in Fine Arts. I am from Madison, WI and am extremely excited to be partaking in my first ever runway show as a designer.

My collection aims to incorporate traditional silhouettes and construction of both men’s and women’s wear into a single style meant to be worn without gender. I prioritize enhancing androgyny through sophisticated patterning, detailed sketching and structured design. The collection showcases hand embellishments and slow-process pieces highlighting this time-based craft.

LISA LOR

LLORE @lisaa_baabyy @llore.apparel

Lisa Lor is from Milwaukee, WI. She majored in Textile and Fashion Design. LLORE designs focuses on contemporary fashion design with a little spin of couture inspiration.

For LLORE S/S’24 collection, the focus of the designs is bringing boring and gloomy colors into light with the addition of soft ruffles; including a mixture of soft and bland, experimenting direction and placements.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHIES

GRACIE HARSHAW

RYLEE OBERG

LILY ROGERS

Gracie Harshaw @luckygrlgracie

Oberg @rylee_francisco @rylee_oberg

Blah Blah Blah @lilyrogers.26 @blahx3_official

I’m a senior currently pursuing a Textile and Fashion Design major after transferring from the Arts department.

I’m from La Crosse, WI and have been so charmed by Madison. I have always loved creating and am very grateful to be able to spend my time doing so. She’s getting married!

Her party will be lavish and lovely and empty of expectations. This collection evokes a feeling of play and lust; adoration for the hidden. An invitation to dance encumbered by the weight of fabric and regulation.

The stripped down opulence provokes those who regard modesty as a virtue rather than an option.

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A current sophomore at UW Madison studying Fashion and Textiles Design as well as Sustainability.

Lily Rogers grew up in Cedarburg, Wisconsin with a passion for handcrafting and the outdoors. Coming from an artistic family of six, she has always been driven by the idea of community, the environment, and utilizing the resources that she has at her disposal. The Vulcan, inspired by the architectural composure of UW Madison’s Observatory Building, challenges the juxtaposition of structure and fluidity. By marrying elements of the buildings’ history and form, each piece carries a relevance to the buildings’ backstory.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHIES

OLIVE BOTE

Indecent by Olive @o1iviacore @badartistg0odart I’m a sophomore pursuing a Textile and Fashion Design major and Mathematics certificate. I am from Middleton, WI and proudly rep Madison as my home! With a background in fiber arts and freelance commissions, I am most excited by textures and volume. Indecent. A loud, flamboyant, unflinching collection celebrating the queer identity in all its forms. A thank you to the 14 year old admins running gay Instagram accounts when I was in middle school. A love letter to my friends.

A warm hug for myself. “Indecent” is a four look collection juxtaposing innocence and repressed creativity with self-expression and exploration.

YASMIN HILL @yasminnhill @yazzzified

Yaz

I am a junior Textiles and Fashion Design major from Westchester, New York. My designs take heavy inspiration the patterns and color palettes found in my Moroccan culture, as well as themes from my childhood.

This collection explores the boundless creativity housed within minds of our inner child. Tapping into this part of ourselves is a healing, nostalgic process and is vital to self-expression.

MATTHEW LYGA @roachieq

Matthew Lyga

Matthew Lyga is a Madison based designer and student studying Textile and Fashion Design at UW Madison.

His primary interests in design are maximalism, texture, and most of all attention to detail. He is most heavily inspired by needle crafts and vintage fashion silhouettes.

His favorite activity at the fabric and craft store is touching and feeling every fabric that catches his eye.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHIES

ATHEA BAKKEN

Athea Lynn @_athea @atheamakes

From my great-grandmothers, esteemed quilters on both sides, I inherit a tradition steeped in honor and devotion. Their quilts, crafted with meticulous care and profound affection, epitomized patience and love. Tenderly bestowed upon newlyweds, birthday celebrants, and newborns, these quilts were cherished until threadbare from use.

My forthcoming collection is an ode to this legacy, a celebration of love, patience, and life’s cyclical nature.

NINA CRULL @ninacrull @ninasgall3ry

Nina

Hello! My name is Nina Crull and I am from McFarland, WI. Growing up around here, I always loved going to Badger game days and soon fell in love with UW-Madison’s campus. I’m currently majoring in Fashion Design, with a Certificate in Business and plan to spend my senior year at the Fashion Institute of Technology, pursuing their Fashion Business Management shared student program. My dream is to one day start my own sustainable brand and open a storefront boutique where I can also give other artists a place to sell their work.

DANIELLE SEITZ

Feminin Divin @dani.elleeee @dani.elle.art.and.fashion

Danielle is a sophomore from Skokie, IL pursuing a degree in Fashion and Textile Design with a certificate in Arts and Teaching.

Feminin Dîvin is a rejection of our society’s demonization of overt femininity. Feminin Dîvin embraces femininity with open arms and brings us back to the beauty of femininity, that we so often lose through cultural practices.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHIES

EMMA FOGARTY

MIA QUILTING STASZCUK

IAN VAILLIENCOURT

emma fogarty @emmafdoom

QSM Designs @miaqs23 @qsmdesigns

Vailliencorp @ianvailliencourt @vailliencorp

Hi, I’’m Emma. I’m from Appleton, Wisconsin. I’m currently a junior in the TFD program at UW Madison, and am heading to FIT this upcoming fall semester to pursue an additional degree in Fashion Business Management.

QSM Designs by Mia Quilting Staszcuk aims to craft unique, modular pieces that embrace a blend of suggestiveness and youthfulness.

Drawing inspiration from her Lola who sewed clothes for her family in the Philippines, QSM is dedicated to infusing sustainability and ethics into creations.

QSM’s design philosophy is evident in signatures like lingerie-inspired details, layerfriendly pieces, and a combination of tough and delicate. QSM creates for every human and aspires to make dream clothes that instill confidence

My name is Ian Vailliencourt, I am a fashion designer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin with an emphasis on bringing everyday apparel into the high-fashion world, and creating long-lasting garments that adapt to the wearer’s lifestyle. I discovered my love for fashion as a sophomore in high school when I began screen printing, embroidery and sewing. I now release clothing through my own label; Vailliencorp, and am excited to share my thesis collection: “Wired.

Collection.1 is the creation of something fascinating using a limited color story. It uses a range of earth tones with black as a base.

Through the manipulation of familiar silhouettes and the addition of unique style choices, collection.1 continues the tradition of creating visual intrigue through more than just color.

ROBYN GEORGE MATTHEW LYGA IAN VAILLIENCOURT LISA LOR EDEN MEIDL NINA KRULL MIA QSM GRACIE HARSHAW LILY ROGERS OLIVE BOTE EMMA FOGARTY YASMIN HILL DANIELLE SEITZ ATHEA BAKKEN