Mount Mary University Fashion Department

Mount Mary University Fashion Department A place for current students, fashion department alumnae, and friends of the department to connect!

Senior Briana Coronado designed her capstone collection ‘Vespertine’ to share her story of growing up in a hyper-religio...
06/01/2026

Senior Briana Coronado designed her capstone collection ‘Vespertine’ to share her story of growing up in a hyper-religious culture that placed many restrictions on what she could wear and how she could represent herself. She employed difficult textiles such as leather, denim and lace to demonstrate her personal style evolution…and our jurors loved where she landed.

Briana began the design program without knowing how to sew — her dedication to practicing her chosen craft is evident through the premium quality of design, details and construction seen in ‘Vespertine’. We wish you could see it all up close; each detail is so thoughtful and sublime!

Senior Eliana Ruiz considers herself an artist AND a designer; her capstone collection titled ‘Reverie’ combines both pe...
05/31/2026

Senior Eliana Ruiz considers herself an artist AND a designer; her capstone collection titled ‘Reverie’ combines both personas with great visual impact. Eliana was first intrigued by the royal blue embroidered and appliquéd organza fabric, artistically pairing it with raw natural canvas that she hand-painted. Each unique look represents a different facet of the female artist!

Junior Sami Schultz received the ‘Fashion-Forward’ award for her sustainable avant-garde look ‘Ocean Paradise’. All mate...
05/30/2026

Junior Sami Schultz received the ‘Fashion-Forward’ award for her sustainable avant-garde look ‘Ocean Paradise’. All materials used were required to be sustainable; the hand-dyed silk goods that now mimic ocean ripples were provided by the grant received in late 2024. The dimensional appliqués representing a coral reef all feature different fabric manipulation techniques for texture. The coordinating hat is also by the designer.

‘Most Marketable’ went to sophomore Gianna De La Pasqua, who designed this custom-fitted asymmetrical layered lace dress...
05/29/2026

‘Most Marketable’ went to sophomore Gianna De La Pasqua, who designed this custom-fitted asymmetrical layered lace dress and leather vest for her client, our School of Arts & Sciences administrative assistant, Christina. Jurors said they could easily picture this flattering dress in a broad range of inclusive sizes at a brand like Universal Standard!

Rising senior design major Sami Schultz is interning this summer with in Bay View. She is currently embellishing this f...
05/28/2026

Rising senior design major Sami Schultz is interning this summer with in Bay View. She is currently embellishing this fabulous fascinator that will be auctioned off at the Zoo Ball on June 27. The feathers used were actually shed by the flamingos at , adding such a lovely punch of color to this statement piece! 🦩

The ‘Tailoring’ award goes to this bespoke look Junior Sami Schultz created for her client, player Avery Gorn! This pin...
05/28/2026

The ‘Tailoring’ award goes to this bespoke look Junior Sami Schultz created for her client, player Avery Gorn! This pinwale corduroy 3-piece suit ensemble with custom appliquéd back was created in the spirit of WNBA ‘tunnel fits’, which display the unique personal style players show off for the heavily publicized walk to the locker room.

Junior Calleigh Lim swept the ‘Upcycled’ award with her dramatic portrait neckline gown made from woven teeshirt strips...
05/27/2026

Junior Calleigh Lim swept the ‘Upcycled’ award with her dramatic portrait neckline gown made from woven teeshirt strips, discarded logo’d tablecloths, and shirtings from the Stuff Swap held on campus!

This marvel of colorwork by junior Sami Schultz demonstrates the application of math and engineering in apparel design! ...
05/26/2026

This marvel of colorwork by junior Sami Schultz demonstrates the application of math and engineering in apparel design! It takes much planning and sampling to land the pattern for a complex, multicolor intarsia design like this one…and the matching leg warmers? Chef’s kiss! Hat also by the designer.

Junior Romy Swayne used a narrow color palette and a play on scale to create dynamic print interest for her tiered zero ...
05/25/2026

Junior Romy Swayne used a narrow color palette and a play on scale to create dynamic print interest for her tiered zero waste sundress. The fabric was printed right here on campus, with all elements combining into a ladylike look that would be right at home strolling the Tuileries in Paris! Hat is also by the designer.

This summery dress is a result of the juniors’ zero waste challenge in Digital Patternmaking. Not only did Nicky Mercado...
05/24/2026

This summery dress is a result of the juniors’ zero waste challenge in Digital Patternmaking. Not only did Nicky Mercado cleverly create a beautifully fitted off-shoulder look that wastes absolutely no fabric, she also designed the digitally-printed floral that takes this silhouette straight to vacation vibes!

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Milwaukee, WI
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