{"id":34435,"date":"2026-04-15T21:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/mad-tech\/2026\/04\/15\/nc-state-is-a-fashion-school\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:26:34","slug":"nc-state-is-a-fashion-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/mad-tech\/2026\/04\/15\/nc-state-is-a-fashion-school\/","title":{"rendered":"NC State Is a Fashion School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Think about your favorite outfit: What do you love about it? The pattern woven into the fabric? The cut that\u2019s on-trend but also comfortable? The way all the pieces pair together to feel uniquely you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now think about all the people who had a hand in creating it: textile engineers, designers, manufacturers, color chemists, artisans, marketers and more. Fashion is more than glamorous runway shows (though they are an exciting part of it) \u2014 it\u2019s an interdisciplinary creative industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At NC State, our signature, long-running fashion events have historically united students from a wide range of disciplines around the creation of themed collections. Now, for the first time, the Wilson College of Textiles<\/a> and the College of Design<\/a> <\/strong>are uniting all of our fashion events into <\/strong>NC State Fashion Week<\/strong><\/a>, April 19-25<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fashion. Wearable Art. Textile Design. Sustainability.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We take our work seriously at NC State, because we know it\u2019s never just about the work \u2014 it\u2019s about how the work affects and engages others. Whether that\u2019s our coursework, our labwork, our professions or our passion projects, we Think and Do collaboratively, for the greater good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fashion is no exception. Many Fashion Week events are student-led and highly collaborative. Together, students explore the bounds of design and push each other creatively, while honing the skills and perspectives that will shape the future of the fashion industry<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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To that end, you\u2019ll find an emphasis on sustainability and inclusive design throughout the week\u2019s events. Student designers often incorporate no-waste pattern-making techniques, found and thrifted materials, or designs that allow fashion and self-expression to be accessible to all body types and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Emerging Designers Runway Show (Photo by Amanda Law Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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Emerging Designers Textile Showcase (Photo by Amanda Law Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

Take a look at all that Fashion Week has to offer \u2014 clothing swaps, designer talks, showcases, recycling events and more.<\/strong> Then, join us as we celebrate the creativity, skill and collaboration that go into making everything from thought-provoking wearable art pieces to your favorite, softest hoodie. The results, if we may say so, are nothing short of dazzling.<\/p>\n\n\n