UIUC's College Fashion Week

This past week, I caught a glimpse of the limelight by participating in the University of Illinois' second annual College Fashion Week. Just as they do in New York and Paris, the week was celebrated through a series of events. These included a Kick-Off Concert with Beats Antique (Monday), an official Campus Style Competition and open-casting call with Ford Models (Tuesday), a Networking Conference sponsored by Ford (Wednesday), a Fashion Night Out party (Thursday), a "Happy Hour" Thrifting Bazaar/ Poolside Fashion Show (Friday), the Premier Runway Event (Saturday), and a Trunk Show (Sunday). In addition to providing style savvy students with their fashion fix, College Fashion Week turned their many affairs into a philanthropy event for the Red Pump Project; an organization dedicated to the fight for HIV/AIDS (theredpumpproject.org). Unfortunately the founders of CFW will be graduating at the end of this semester. However,  there is no doubt that they are leaving behind a legacy and a great support system who will make sure that this week carries on. Overall, I'd say that the week was a total success and sorry for those of you who missed out. But don't worry, there's always next year ;).


Stay Chic,

Jade Alexis

P.S. Check out these photos from the week!

Entrance sign for our kick off concert at the Canopy Club.

                 

     

On Tuesday, students await their big break at the Ford Models Open Casting Call

The flyer for the Open Casting Call.

                                          

I just so happened to pick the winner of the Campus Style Competition, Catie Harrell!  

Me and some of the CFW staff at the Networking Conference on Wednesday

The reps from Ford Models after speaking at the Networking Conference.

An excited fashionista at Thursday's Thrifting Bazaar. 

Some of the swanky finds that were for sale.