Fashion Studies Showcase of Excellence

The Showcase of Excellence is a digital gallery on the Showcase of Excellence Website AND a live runway event. Both are produced by Fashion Studies students.

Art + Fashion Runway Experience

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Museum of Art + Light, Manhattan, KS

Experience the intersection of art and design through student work from K-State University’s Fashion Studies Program, inspired by the art of Dean Mitchell and Des Lucréce. Designs will be showcased in an immersive, organic, gallery-based catwalk experience. Exhibition access and socializing continue throughout the evening.

Two sided image with first image showing model in light blue naturally dyed shirt, and second image showing model in light red naturally dyed shirt.
Naturally dyed garments by Ezra Peters & Joey Heidari

Schedule of Events

6-7 p.m. — Cocktail Hour
7-8 p.m. — Runway Experience
8-9 p.m. — Social Hour and access to Galleries, purchase your favorite design

Purchase naturally dyed products in the gift shop. Proceeds allow the program to purchase hand-loomed fabric from weavers in Guatemala.

Cash bar available; snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Formal attire welcome!

Saturday, April 11 | 6-9 p.m.
$25 Admission | MoA+L Members receive 10% off

Get your TICKETS!

For questions, contact Dr. Sherry Haar.