Question 1

OPENING WORDS

Accepted Answer

ROBYN GEORGE AND GRANTHAM GREEN

Question 2

BLAH BLAH BLAH

Accepted Answer

Lily Rogers
@lilyrogers.26 @hi_this_is_my_art

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"Hi there! I am Lily Rogers, a current sophomore at UW Madison studying Fashion and Textiles Design as well as Sustainability. I grew up in Cedarburg, Wisconsin with a passion for hand-crafting and the outdoors. Coming from an artistic family of six, I have always been driven by the idea of community, the environment, and utilizing the resources that I have at my 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. This collection manipulates a variety of fabrics, deconstructed garments, hand-painted canvas, metal, and belts to echo its message. A name for a conspiracized planet disproved by the UW telescope, and a title for the Greek god of fire and forge, this is The Vulcan."

Question 3

LLORE

Accepted Answer

LISA LOR
@lisaa_baabyy @llore.apparel

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My name is Lisa Lor and I’m from Milwaukee, WI. I 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.

Question 4

QSM DESIGNS

Accepted Answer

MIA STASZCUK

Portfolio
@qsmdesigns

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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.

With a commitment to creativity for a positive impact, QSM donates a portion of profits to support education equity nonprofits. QSM's design philosophy is evident in signatures like lingerie-inspired details, layer-friendly pieces, and a combination of tough and delicate. QSM creates for every human and aspires to make dream clothes that instill confidence

Question 5

VAILLIENCORP

Accepted Answer

IAN VAILLIENCOURT
Portfolio 
@ianvailliencourt @vailliencorp

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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."

My thesis collection; "Wired," is inspired by two key themes, and interpreted through construction and textiles. The first theme is that of wearable technology, and its potential implications for the future of clothing. The idea came to me after seeing the Apple Vision Pro, and what it could mean for everyday wearers of this product. I decided to design an apparel collection that could exist within this future, but primarily through the use of textiles instead of metal and hardware. The second key thematic component of this collection comments on the consistent timelines and deadlines within fashion, and how following a biannual release schedule may leave designers feeling uninspired and constantly forced to innovate without true passion behind large quantities of work. I simulated this element through my use of chaos and deliberate messiness in some aspects of my garments. This theme coupled with the technological themes to create an overall visually stimulating and well curated collection, and I am proud to say that it is my best work to date.

Question 6

EDEN

Accepted Answer

EDEN MEIDL
Portfolio
@edenmeidl

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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.

Question 7

INDECENT BY OLIVE

Accepted Answer

OLIVE BOTÉ
Portfolio
@o1iviacore @badartisg0odart

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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. This fall I will be studying abroad in Florence, Italy and am excited to hone my patternmaking and illustration skills.

Indecent. A loud, flamboyant, unflinching collection celebrating the queer identity in all its forms. A love letter to my friends. A thank you to the 14 year old admins running gay Instagram accounts when I was in middle school. A warm hug for myself. “Indecent” is a four look collection juxtaposing innocence and repressed creativity with self-expression and exploration. Two looks are all white, textured with lace, gathers, and gritty accessories. The other two mix reds and blacks with plaids, leather, and metal. “Indecent” is a heartfelt nod and blown kiss to the queer community for our resilience, creativity, and authenticity.

Question 8

emma fogerty.

Accepted Answer

EMMA FOGARTY
@emmfdoom

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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.

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.

Question 9

nina.

Accepted Answer

NINA CRULL
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@ninasgall3ry

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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.

The digitally woven sweatshirt seen in the show is part of a mini collection that explores sustainable practices through handmade techniques, rather than turning to mass production to curate style. As someone with an interest in sustainable apparel, but maximalist tendencies, I wanted to see if there was a way to have both. That is where the collection Maximalist Sustainability was born. The look seen today focuses on drafting patterns through weaving, to minimize fabric waste.

Question 10

MATTHEW LYGA

Accepted Answer

MATTHEW LYGA
Portfolio
@roachieq

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.

Question 11

GRACIE HARSHAW

Accepted Answer

GRACIE HARSHAW
@luckygrlgracie

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. And as the righteous may choke on their wine at the first glance of under the petticoat, I implore you to raise yours to celebrate the bride and her swanky and sexy party.

Question 12

YAZ

Accepted Answer

YASMIN HILL
@yazzzified @yasminnhill

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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.

Question 13

feminin dîoin

Accepted Answer

DANIELLE SEITZ
@dani.elle.art.and.fashion @dani.ellleeee

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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.

Question 14

athea lynn

Accepted Answer

ATHEA BAKKEN
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@atheamakes

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My name is Athea Bakken, I grew up here in Madison, Wi. I am currently a junior at the university of Madison-Wisconsin, studying Fashion and Textile Design and Environmental Studies.

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. Like the tradition of quilts, it embraces diverse elements to create harmonious wholes. PatchLore is about the profound interconnectedness of humanity, emphasizing the enduring beauty of unity amidst diverse fabrics and narratives. The garments of the collection have a clean and practical cut that is ready to be worn for multiple generations to come. Practical, beautiful, limitless.

Question 15

HAIL MARY

Accepted Answer

ROBYN GEORGE
Senior, Textile and Fashion Design
@wearhailmary @robynmgeorge
Portfolio
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"My name is Robyn George. I am 21 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and I am a graduating senior studying textile and fashion design. I am interested in sustainable and adaptive apperal design as well as textile art.

My brand is Hail Mary and this Spring collection is called "Let the Flowers Speak". With this collection I was inspired to use textile art as a medium to represent themes in nature and society, while utilizing low-waste pattern-making techniques."

EVENT PROGRAM

OPENING WORDS

BLAH BLAH BLAH

LLORE

QSM DESIGNS

VAILLIENCORP

EDEN

INDECENT BY OLIVE

emma fogerty.

nina.

MATTHEW LYGA

GRACIE HARSHAW

YAZ

feminin dîoin

athea lynn

HAIL MARY