FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL KANSAS CITY CAREER DAY

OCTOBER 22 AND 23, 2009

Over 60 Fashion Merchandising and Design students attended this year's career day.  A fashion show of original student designs opened the two day event on Thursday night, followed by a day of career seminars and a tour of the Nelson-Atkins Museum. 

Once again the Fashion Merchandising and Design students excelled in the scholarship competitions!

Their vision for the upscale shoe company, Chez Shuz, won a third place for Christina Benson and an honorable mention for April Whitlow in the Store Concept Board Competition. 

 

Third Place Store Concept Board
by Christina Benson

Missouri State swept the awards in the Personal Shopper Illustration Board competition. Students were asked to choose one of  three personality scenarios.  Armed with a specific budget and the career, lifestyle, and personal information of their choice, they were asked to create a wardrobe of five outfits along with a new hair and make-up.

First Place - Renee Osborn

Second Place - Leanna Yanes ↑

Third Place - Whitney Davis ↑

Honorable Mention - Shannon Soper ↑

For the second year in a row, one of our students won the T-shirt competition.  Michelle Kelsay's design was selected to grace this year's official Career Day T-shirt.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS!!!!!