Students Cornell Fashion Collective Spotlights Big Red Design Flair Stories You May Like Cornellian Crossword: ‘School Spirit’ For a Veteran Hollywood Scout, it’s All About ‘Location, Location’ Cornellian Crossword: ‘Ithaca Is … Summer!’ The group's 40th spring runway show showcased student creations—with a guest modeling appearance by the VP for campus life By Beth Saulnier Each spring semester, Barton Hall becomes East Hill's answer to Manhattan, Paris, and Milan as student models walk the runway in attire designed by their peers. And this year's Cornell Fashion Collective Runway Show was a milestone: the group's 40th such event. Held in early March, it featured a wide variety of styles, from a line inspired by athletic gear (with models wearing helmets and toting lacrosse sticks) to formalwear worthy of Oscar night. The event's celebrity guest: Ryan Lombardi, vice president for Student & Campus Life, who sported a futuristic gray ensemble reminiscent of a sci-fi movie. Stories You May Like Cornellian Crossword: ‘School Spirit’ For a Veteran Hollywood Scout, it’s All About ‘Location, Location’ “This truly was the Cornell community at its best—providing an opportunity for students to use what they’ve learned and apply it beyond the classroom," Lombardi says. "And I got to wear some pretty cool clothes.” Here's a peek at some of the designs on display, plus some of the action behind the scenes—and be sure to check out this video! Photos by Cornell University photographers Noël Heaney, Alex Bayer, and Ella Koski. Published March 13, 2024 Leave a Comment Cancel replyOnce your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Class Year Email * Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Other stories You may like Alumni Reporter Jenn Abelson ’00 Exposes Dangers of No-Knock Warrants Quizzes & Puzzles ‘Door’ Prize: A Big Red Visual Quiz Campus & Beyond The Scoop on Cornell Dairy Treats