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Hello donors!
We are so excited to see you all at The Fashion Show 2025 on April 12th at 7 PM in Stephens Auditorium!
We would like to remind you to pick up your donor perks at the show! These perks, such as stickers, tumblers, and sweatshirts, will be available to pick up at the TFS merchandise table, which will be located in the upper lobby at Stephens Auditorium. Simply tell our TFS members your name at the table, and they will hand you your perks!
Thank you again for your support of The Fashion Show 2025, and we will see you on April 12th!
Forever True Day is live! Iowa State’s 24-hour online giving day launched at noon (CDT) and runs through noon on April 3. This is a great opportunity for us to get a little extra support! Make a gift and then check out ForeverTrueDay.com to see matches, challenges, and all kinds of excitement all across campus.
If you can’t make a gift, make a statement! Encourage giving on social media by using https://forevertrueday.com/a/gday/94048/TFS and #ForeverTrueDay in your post for maximum impact.
Thank you for helping us get a little extra support on Forever True Day!
This past weekend, our Alumni Directors welcomed a panel of industry professionals and ISU alumni who served as our Guest Judges. These four Guest Judges evaluated all student entries for The Fashion Show 2025!
Lillie DeVries
AMD Creative Design - Class of 2020
Lillie DeVries has always been passionate about creativity and self-expression. During her time at Iowa State, Lillie gained valuable industry experience through internships with Sherri Hill and Centric Brands: Under Armour. After much persistence, she landed a role with Ralph Lauren and is now an Associate Designer for Ralph Lauren’s childrenswear.
Alex Ritzman
AMD Product Development - Class of 2018
For Alex Ritzman, fashion has always been a part of her life. During college, she gained hands-on experience by interning in the fashion closet at O, The Oprah Magazine in New York City. After graduating in 2018, she started her career at Dolce & Gabbana, and, most recently, she joined Christian Dior Couture to oversee Women’s and Men’s Shoes.
Gina Pisut
Apparel Design - Class of 1993
Gina Pisut was drawn to fashion for its blend of creativity and practicality. Gina has spent the past 18 years at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where she is now Chair of the Department of Human Sciences and Program Coordinator for the Textiles, Merchandising, and Design Program.
Blaze Best
AMD Creative Design - Class of 2019
Blaze Best received his bachelor's degrees in Industrial Design and Apparel, Merchandising, and Design in 2019. During his time at Iowa State, he studied abroad at the London College of Fashion. The summer going into his senior year, he interned for Todd Synder as a Creative Design intern and is currently working as an Associate Designer at Todd Snyder.
Hi donors!
We are very excited to announce the release of the The Fashion Show 2025 merchandise line! The Outreach Producers and Art committee have been working hard to create an exciting new merch line featuring Dreamscape-themed apparel and other general TFS merchandise!
Recently, the Photography and Digital Media committees and the TFS 2025 models came together to shoot content of the new merchandise for upcoming sales. TFS 2025 merchandise can be purchased at Innovate 1858 in the Student Innovation Center or on the Innovate 1858 website. Merch will also be available at upcoming pop-up events and at the show on April 12th!
Merchandise Prices:
Hello donors!
We are delighted to announce The Fashion Show 2025 Guest Company: Parade! Since its launch in 2019, Parade has been on a mission to provide creative and expressive basics. TFS is honored to collaborate with Parade as a brand with high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive apparel!
The Fashion Show 2025 is pleased to welcome Parade's brand representatives:
This wonderful group of representatives will present Parade looks during the runway show and host campus collaborations to connect with ISU students. Now that the Guest Company has been announced, our committees are working to incorporate the Parade brand image into events and marketing for TFS 2025.
We are thrilled to welcome Parade to The Fashion Show 2025!
P.S. Don't forget! For the general public, ticket sales will be open on Monday, March 17th, at 11 am CST on Ticketmaster and at the Stephens Auditorium box office. We highly recommend supporting the Stephens Auditorium Box Office for ticket sales because there are NO additional fees per ticket! As an added bonus, there is no limit to the amount of tickets purchased at once!
Thank you for your continued support!
Hello FundISU Donors!
It's almost time to secure your tickets for The Fashion Show 2025!
Attention pre-sale donors! Those who have generously donated $100 or more will have access to pre-sale tickets for the show. Pre-sale ticket sales open this Monday, March 10th at 11am CST. Tickets can be purchased at the Stephens Auditorium Box Office or Ticketmaster. Our producer team will provide the Ticketmaster password to pre-sale donors via email. If you donated by mailing a check and would like the pre-sale password, please email thefashionshow@iastate.edu.
For the general public, ticket sales will be open on Monday, March 17th at 11 am CST.
We highly recommend supporting the Stephens Auditorium Box Office for ticket sales because there are NO additional fees per ticket! As an added bonus, there is no limit for the amount of tickets purchased at once!
Thank you for your continued support!
Hello FundISU donors!
The Fashion Show's 2025 FundISU Campaign officially wrapped up this past Friday, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support shown by everyone throughout the campaign. With your help, we were able to raise $44,422, beating our previous record by $6,457 and exceeding our goal by 26%!!
We truly can't thank everyone enough for supporting and believing in The Fashion Show 2025! Thank you to everyone who texted, called, emailed, mailed, etc., to family and friends in support of our campaign. Here's to a record-breaking year!!
We will continue to post updates regarding the show and those involved in TFS here leading up to the show. For those receiving donor perks, keep an eye on your email within the coming weeks for more information on how to claim those! Once again, thank you from the entire TFS team — we hope to see you at The Fashion Show 2025!
Thank you!!
The Fashion Show 2025 Producers :)
Happy last day of The Fashion Show 2025 Fundraiser!
THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our project! We are so thankful to have already surpassed our goal by over $8,000 and are incredibly humbled by the support our organization has been shown this year.
We have loved watching everyone get involved and excited about TFS; it is one of the many reasons we love this organization! We continue to be filled with gratitude for all the donors helping us reach and surpass our goal. We can’t wait to see what our donors achieve these last 24 hours!
Hello, FundISU Donors! Thank you so much for your support for The Fashion Show 2025!
Interested in learning all the behind-the-scenes details before the curtain opens and the runway lights dim? Exciting news, our Public Relations team is continuing our email newsletter this year, as it was a huge hit last year! We use this to highlight the amazing work of all the committees, feature designer spotlights, and update you on what we have been up to! We share this with Iowa State students, alumni, faculty, friends of The Fashion Show, and more!
The first newsletter of the year has already been released, and we are excited that the second is on its way to the public this Friday!
If you would like to subscribe to The Fashion Show newsletter, please click here!
Hello FundISU donors!
Thank you again for all of your support for The Fashion Show 2025! We are so thrilled and grateful to have surpassed our goal of $35,000! As we get closer to the show, we wanted to send a reminder that pre-sale tickets go on sale March 10th, and the public ticket sales start March 17th!
Donating $100 gives you access to pre-sale tickets, allowing you to choose your ideal seating for the show before the general public! This is one of our favorite incentives, as we want everyone who has supported our project to be able to claim their seats. Tickets can be purchased at the Iowa State Center Box Office or through Ticketmaster.
We cannot wait to see you at the show on April 12th!
Thank you all for your support during our Push Day and for helping us reach our goal of $35,000! We are so grateful for your contributions to making The Fashion Show 2025 come to life! Six more days until the campaign is complete!
We are delighted to share The Fashion Show 2025 theme: Dreamscape. This theme encapsulates a dreamy, ethereal, and bright aesthetic with retro, 60s-inspired influences developed through student creation and collaboration. The winning mood board this year was created by one of our Art Committee Members, Jordan McDowell. Our talented Art Committee collaborated to develop Dreamscape from its initial mood board concept into a focused vision that will be represented throughout all of The Fashion Show 2025’s materials and content. The TFS team is excited to embody this theme and create a production highlighting the organization's past and inspiring our next generation of talent.
Below is a glimpse into the theme created by our Art Directors, Dasha Gaydayenko, Maegan Luckiesh, and Jaelyn Sproule!
We look forward to seeing you on April 12th, 2025, at Stephens Auditorium for The Fashion Show 2025: Dreamscape!
Hello, FundISU Donors!
It is PUSH DAY! Today, we launched a campaign at 7pm to raise $2,400 within 24 hours. Support from donors like you is the reason we are able to plan and produce one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation.
With that being said, the $2,400 we have the goal of raising in the next 24 hours could help pay for our show's set, fund special events, and support student design scholarships. This year, students are posting on social media to show why they love The Fashion Show and support the FundISU campaign!
Facebook: The Fashion Show
Instagram: ISUFashionShow
We are so grateful for everyone who supports The Fashion Show and the FundISU campaign. Thank you for your continuous support!
Hi FundISU Donors!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Just this past Wednesday, we set a record, surpassing all previous records for the highest amount ever raised within the first two weeks of the TFS FundISU campaign! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the incredible generosity of our supporters and the collective commitment to making a meaningful impact on TFS.
Thanks to your contributions and the continued support from individuals like you, we are able to make a lasting difference. We could not have reached this milestone without the dedication of our donors, and we are immensely grateful for your support in this journey.
As we continue to move forward, your ongoing support will be crucial in helping us reach even greater heights. Thank you for helping us make history!
January 29th was the launch of our 2025 campaign. Our FundISU project through the Iowa State Foundation will be live for 30 days, ending on February 28th at 7 PM CST. We are excited about the challenge of raising $35,000 in 30 days!
Last week, our committee members set personal goals for the amount of donors they would like to achieve during the campaign. They are each encouraged to reach their goals with class incentives to contribute their part to TFS!
As we continue to plan and execute the many elements of The Fashion Show, please follow our social media platforms to see what all of our student leaders are accomplishing!
Facebook: The Fashion Show
Instagram: ISUFashionShow
We appreciate every donation made to The Fashion Show, as every donation helps support the continual growth of our organization. To donate to The Fashion Show through the FundISU page, please visit:
https://fundisu.foundation.iastate.edu/TFS2025
Or send a check to The Fashion Show at:
31 MacKay Hall, 2302 Osborne Drive, Ames, Iowa 50011
Thank you,
The Fashion Show 2025 Producers
Thank you for your support!
Receive a TFS laptop sticker!
Receive access to ticket pre-sale + a TFS laptop sticker!
Have your name printed in The Fashion Show's program + access to TFS ticket pre-sale + TFS laptop sticker!
Recieve a TFS theme tumbler + your name printed in The Fashion Show's program + access to ticket pre-sale + TFS laptop sticker!
Receive VIP Parking + a TFS theme sweatshirt + a TFS theme tumbler + your name printed in The Fashion Show's program + access to ticket pre-sale + TFS laptop sticker!
Receive a backstage tour on day of show + VIP Parking + a TFS theme sweatshirt + a TFS theme tumbler + your name printed in The Fashion Show's program + access to ticket pre-sale +TFS laptop sticker!