The Euler Science Complex Atrium was drowned in dazzling color and sound on the evening of Nov. 8 as students hit the runway in style.
Fabrica, an annual fashion show hosted by Integration of Faith and Culture (IFC), featured over 50 models as it returned to campus. This year, the theme for the show was “masquerade.”
The event featured seven different categories that allowed models to showcase their various outfits. This variety allows Fabrica to be one of campus’s most unique and diverse events.
“I feel like sometimes other events bring out just a specific type of person,” Issi Holbrook, an IFC cabinet member, said. “I think it’s cool in that way, to just bring different parts of campus together.”
Whether you prefer a casual look or sophisticated style, there truly is something for everyone at Fabrica.
The show began with the time travel category, where students showed off outfits inspired by the past, present and future.
It was followed by the streetwear segment, where models displayed laid-back yet stylish looks, and the around the world segment, where various cultures were represented through clothing.
One of the most anticipated and well-known categories was “Taylor-made,” which allowed students to wear articles of clothing that they designed themselves.
“It just showcases a lot of people’s creativity within our campus,” Holbrook said.
Another unique category was “dress like your major,” where students and professors alike walked onstage to represent their major through fashion.
Models who had outfits that did not quite fit into any specific category were also given the chance to shine during the miscellaneous segment.
“That's a unique opportunity for people to wear things they wouldn't be able to wear just walking around campus,” Graham Abney, another IFC cabinet member, said.
Finally, the show ended with a category that reflected its main theme, “masquerade.” Models dressed in their finest attire and wore elaborate masks, making for a fitting conclusion to the night.
Fabrica is one of the biggest events put on by IFC all year. Kylee Kinsman, the president of the club, was passionate about making this year’s show amazing for the audience and models alike.
“I almost feel like the event is more fun for the models than for the people watching,” Kinsman said. “Backstage is really fun, and that’s the part that people don’t normally get to see.”
IFC’s goal for Fabrica was to close the false divide between sacred and secular events. They wanted to create an environment where God could be glorified through fashion.
Kinsman became enthralled with Fabrica after attending the event her freshman year. She was impressed by how students could dress both fashionably and modestly to honor the Lord.
“What I thought was beautiful about it was the community that it brings,” Kinsman said. “You're cheering for people you don't know at all…people aren't really offering you, like music or anything. They're literally just offering themselves, and we're cheering anyway.”
Unlike previous years, IFC did not host an afterparty at the end of the event. They plan to launch their magazine on a later date instead of right after Fabrica, as they have done in the past.
The cabinet members of IFC thoroughly enjoy hosting Fabrica and strongly encourage those who have not attended to go next year. They also encourage students to consider being a model for the event.
“I know a lot of people go to the event,” Holbrook said. “I think getting people more involved to walk the runway would be exciting to see. It would be fun to continue to grow this event.”
