VCU-Q ‘Fashion Rush’ today Wednesday, 22 February 2012 00:55

One of the items that will go on display at the VCU-Q’s annual ‘Fashion Rush’ today.

DOHA: The Fashion Design Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCU-Q) will host its second annual ‘Fashion Rush’ today.

The event will be held between 5pm and 8pm at the Saffron Hall at VCU-Q and is open to the public.

‘Fashion Rush’ will be an informal gathering, beginning with an introduction of some of the participants from the fashion industry who will speak about their experiences in the industry.

This will be followed by an open discussion, a Q&A session with those present answering questions about the industry and offering career advice.

The Fashion Design department will also show a video, made in-house, of the fashion students’ approach to the abaya. There will be a competition to select the best two handbags of the 15 designed by freshman students, and guests get to vote.

Common Thread vendors will showcase and sell new collections at the event. Common Thread is a travelling trunk show that supports local artists and designers by providing them a platform to display and sell their products.

“The event is especially looking to target the curious - potential students, parents, the broader community, and the informed – those seeking connections in the industry,” said Sandra Wilkins, chair of the Fashion Design department at VCUQatar. Wilkins came up with the idea for ‘Fashion Rush’ last year when the department was brainstorming on different ways to inform the community about the Fashion Design Department at VCU-Q.

The Peninsula

| More...