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Fashion Studies

2023 Annual Student Fashion Show

TERRA: Stories of Belonging

Thursday, May 18, 2023

2023 Student Fashion Show - Terra: Stories of Belonging

The spring semester is devoted to the production of the Fashion Show, which is the most important marketing tool of the industry. All students earning a certificate or associate degree in fashion design or merchandising are required to participate in the fashion show production.

Local high school students can also participate in the Fashion Show through the Harper Challenge program. If you would like more information about Harper Challenge, please contact Lucinda McDonald at ml04156@harpercollege.com or (847) 925-6342.

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Model is wearing a blue tie-dyed top, white Bermuda shorts with a black floral pattern, black heels, and a blue tie-dyed scarf on her head.

Group photo of all the fashion students

A model is strutting down the runway in a black and red two-piece dress paired with black boots.

At the runway's end, two models strike a pose. The left model dons a long-sleeved black and red striped top, paired with black slacks and blue heels. Meanwhile, the right model showcases a white patterned top elegantly matched with a vibrant red knee-length skirt.

Model walking down runway in a all black two-piece dress.

At the runway's edge, a model strikes a pose in black heels, sporting a light-washed, paint-splattered denim jacket paired with rolled-up light-washed, paint-splattered jeans.

The model is adorned in a stylish ensemble featuring beige boots, a fringe-adorned beige skirt, a brown top, and a matching beige shawl with fringe.

On the runway, a model strikes a pose in a vibrant ensemble, donning a green hat, a long-sleeved green top with a leafy shoulder cover, a coordinating green skirt, dark brown tube socks, and stylish loafers adorned with brown leaves. In the background, another model awaits their turn to walk.

A model wears a chic ensemble: a white scarf with a colorful floral pattern, a pink tied cropped top with matching floral design, light-washed denim jeans with a floral-covered left leg, and elegant silver-strapped heels.

A model struts down the runway in a vibrant orange and white polka-dotted above-the-knee length dress, complemented by black heels. The ensemble is adorned with pearl earrings, and she carries a chic green and orange mini purse with pearl handles.

A model strikes a pose in stylish black capri slacks, transparent heels, and a vibrant sleeveless top adorned with a colorful pattern. Completing the look with a coordinating handbag.

A model showcases a chic look in black heels paired with a stylish green and light green patterned sleeveless dress.

A model dons an ensemble featuring an orange long-sleeved dress with a white collar embellished with a bat wearing pearls and spreading its wings. Completing the look are black heels and a green and black patterned crown.

The model stands on one leg, arms over their chest, showcasing tattoos on their legs and arms. They wears a distressed pastel-colored ensemble and completes the look with white socks.

A model confidently walks the runway, flipping their hair, in a red sleeveless wrap dress paired with edgy black combat boots. They add a touch of attitude with a black studded choker and a pop of color with a vibrant scrunchie on their left wrist.

A model gracefully walks the runway in a chic sleeveless light blue and white dress, perfectly paired with matching light blue shoes.

Models getting ready backstage

A model struts down the runway in a sophisticated beige dress suit paired with a colorful patterned top. Completing the look with a dark brown hat and beige heels.

Model is wearing a glittered dark blue sleeveless with black fringe and gold accents and paired it with black heels.

Group of models posing on stage

A model strikes a pose with one arm raised, showcasing a stunning ensemble: a white and green textured floor-length skirt, translucent gloves, a white top with puffy shoulders, and a unique bird's nest hat.

Model is wearing a leafy suit covering nearly head to toe. Models head is covered in a black mask with a white spiral on the front. Group of models pose in the background

a group of seven models pose on stage

A makeup artist putting makeup one one of the models back stage

A makeup artist putting makeup one one of the models back stage

A line of mannequins dress in different outfits created by students

A line of mannequins dress in different outfits created by students

A model posing with their back to us. The model is wearing a white long-sleeved blazer with a pink and white origami design oversized black capris with black flats.

Model posed with one arm across their chest. The model is wearing beige heels, dark gray slacks with a matching long-sleeved top accented with fringe.

A couple of models posing

A group of models posing

A model dress in a purple and black floral dress, posing for photos

A group of models posing with designer

Model posing, dressed in a white top with holographic sleeves, and navy blue slacks with a holographic pattern and black heeled boots

Model posing for camera, wearing transparent heels, and a white ankle-length sleeveless dress.

a couple of models posing for photos

Model posed for photos, wearing beige heels and a yellow and red sleeveless dress

Model posing for photos wearing a red long sleeved top, black wide legged slacks and black heels.

Model posing while wearing transparent heels and a brown floral patterned two-piece dress.

Model posed with right hand touching their black laced hat. Model is wearing beige heels and a gold and black sleeveless dress.

A group of models posing with designer

Two women posing in front of Harper College background

A model dress in a black dress, black heels, and a white and black jacket.

Model wearing a long white dress and brown heels with their hair up in a low bun.

Model wearing a pink and white ombre ruffled dress and beige heels

A couple of models posing on the runway

Model carrying a brown and blue purse, wearing a brown and blue patterned dress, a light blue peacoat, and a matching light blue hat.

Model wearing silver strapped heels and a black dress with colorful floral pattern and an orange belt

A model posing on the runway wearing a light gray and white two-piece sleeveless dress.

Model wearing a lavender colored dress with floral pattern and silver heels.

2023 Student Fashion Show - Video

You can view a snippet of the 2023 Student Fashion Show here.

Last Updated: 11/20/24