Fashion

Fashion Students Create Apparel Designs for Guatemalans in Need

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Fashion students working on their apparel designs

SUNY Ulster fashion students are participating in a great service learning opportunity and gathering intercultural experiences this semester! Students in Professor Angela Kunz’s FAS 220: Apparel Design II class are working on a set of pattern designs that two Guatemalan women’s groups, one a shelter for survivors of domestic violence and the other part of … Read more

SUNY Ulster Fashion Design Program Stuns in Runway Show!

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A procession of models make their way down the fashion runway.

On Saturday May 12th,2018 SUNY Ulster Fashion Design Program first and second year students showcased their garments in the programs 2nd Annual Spring Fashion Show. The show was presented under the exceptional direction of Fashion Program Coordinator Kristin Flynn.

Kristin Flynn stands at the end of the fashion shows runway as the crowd looks on!
Photo Credit: John Halpern

Glitz and Glamour.

Both the afternoon and evening shows were filled with glitz and glamour. Attendees of the 7 p.m. evening show were given an extended presentation as two student who had gone above and beyond the design programs requirements were recognized for their dedication and passion to Fashion Design during an award presentation.

Ms. Kia Ward was selected for the Outstanding Fashion Student of the Year Award.

Photo Credit: John Halpern

While Ms. Patricia Bowers won the Karina Dress Challenge in collaboration with Uptown Kingston designer Karina Cousineau  –also known as “Karina Dresses”

Patricia Bowers the winner of the "Karinas Dress Challenge" hold her award and smiles as Professor Kristen Flynn looks at her smiling.
Photo Credit: John Halpern

Giving Thanks.

The students and faculty of the SUNY Ulster Fashion Program want to thank everyone who as supported the program since its inceptions and as it continues to grow each year! Below are more stunning photos from the 2018 Spring Fashion Show.

We invite you all to  learn more about the Fashion Design Program at SUNY Ulster here: https://www.sunyulster.edu/academics/credit_programs/fashion_design

The president of the college and a student pose at the end of the fashion runway!
Photo Credit: John Halpern
A model with a flowing cape walks down the fashion runway!
Photo Credit: John Halpern
A student poses arms crossed behind his model on the runway.
Photo Credit: John Halpern
Student designer poses at the end of the fashion runway with her two models.
Photo Credit: John Halpern
A model poses at the end of the fashion runway as the crowd looks on.
Photo Credit: John Halpern
A model walks down the fashion runway head held high.
Photo Credit: John Halpern
A model in 1970's inspired disco wear poses at the end of the runway while holding a small dog in matching outfit.
Photo Credit: John Halpern
A model poses at the end of the runway with a small grin on her face.
Photo Credit: John Halpern
A male model poses at the end of the fashion runway looking in the distance with a moody expression.
Photo Credit: John Halpern

 

 

 

 

Mentor Moment with Instructor Angela Kunz.

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Angela Kunz surrounded by a fashion class

     On a warm and sunny autumn afternoon, I had a candid conversation with Fashion Design Adjunct Instructor Angela Kunz (or Mrs. K as she prefers to be called by students) on SUNY Ulster’s beautiful campus. We discussed what advice she has for students entering the field of fashion merchandising, design, and the evolving work … Read more

SUNY Ulster’s Campus Clubs

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Front of library in fall with SUNY Ulster's campus clubs written in sky

You’ve been here a while now, and you’ve probably adjusted to classes and college life, but you may not feel really connected to Ulster yet. You may also be struggling to meet new people outside of class. How do you fix this? Well, one easy way is to try one of our many active clubs … Read more

Meet SUNY Ulster’s Fashion Majors: Class of 2017

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Fashion design sign

This May, the first group of SUNY Ulster students with a Fashion Design major will be graduating! To celebrate them and their accomplishments, here’s a snapshot of each of these talented students. Safiyyah Alston How Interest in Fashion Began: “When I was 4 or 5, my mom and grandma started teaching me how to make … Read more

SUNY Ulster Students Work with Local Designers, Host Special Fashion Event

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Students and models looking at camera

Students in the fashion, entrepreneurship, and music departments successfully planned and produced their very own fashion show this past week! Members of the Introduction to Fashion and Introduction to Entrepreneurship classes collaborated to create outfits and plan Fashion & Entrepreneurship: Stories and Role Models, a fashion show and informative discussion held on Wednesday, November 16, at the Stone … Read more