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Centennial Scholar Lupe Martinez-Hilario ’26 Brought Her Bucket List to Life in London Using…

fashion design

Four models in outfits of various styles stand against a white background. “Spring 2025 Student Portfolio” is displayed in bold text over a red stripe near the bottom of the image.

Nov 17, 2025

Spring 2025 Student Portfolio Launches

Explore what students from each of the Wilson College of Textiles' studio-based undergraduate programs created last semester.
A collage featuring “Interning in NYC!” in bold text, snapshots of city scenes, a photo of a VS PINK light sign, photos of Lainey Volz and Rachel Kelley, food and drinks, and NYC landmarks. White squiggle graphics are visible on top of the collage.

Nov 4, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Reflect on Valuable Summer Internships

Despite varying locations and employers, many things remained consistent this summer for Wilson College students: meaningful connections, expanded perspectives and important industry experience.
Students sit at picnic tables while participating in the Eco Design Outreach Club dye workshop.

Oct 23, 2025

Eco-Design Outreach Club Connects Across Disciplines 

NC State student Bri Anderson’s new club fosters sustainability education and collaboration between students in different design fields.
Adaline Griffin poses with five models wearing pieces from her collection.

Oct 22, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Take a Bite out of the Big Apple

These creative students kicked off September by traveling to the land of style for the opportunity to participate in and observe New York Fashion Week.

A group photo with the participants in the Flex Factory Summer Innovation Program holding up the "Go Pack" hand sign.

Oct 2, 2025

Flex Factory Summer Innovation Program Invites Students to be Business Founders and Developers

Students develop their own businesses and products in collaboration with college mentors and technology from the W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory
Four students smile at the camera

Sep 29, 2025

Meet the Class of 2029 Textile Pioneer Scholars

Five exceptional students from non-metropolitan North Carolina are embarking on their journeys as Textile Pioneer Scholars at the Wilson College of Textiles thanks to the support of generous donors.
Ten smiling students

Sep 29, 2025

Meet the Class of 2029 Centennial Scholars

As the Centennial Scholarship Program celebrates reaching 40 fully endowed scholarships thanks to continued donor support, the program welcomes 10 new scholars to the Wilson College of Textiles, who will graduate in 2029.

Sep 11, 2025

Lainey Volz: Servant Leadership is in Style

This Wilson College of Textiles student and Caldwell Fellow uses servant leadership to thrive in fashion design and inspire growth.
A model walks on a runway wearing a textured white outfit with fringe details and a hood. The garment features layered patterns and the model wears a statement necklace. The audience is visible in the dimly lit background.

Aug 26, 2025

Fashion Design Seniors’ Capstone Collections Mark the Beginning of Outstanding Careers

This year’s Emerging Designers’ collections were all about shape and movement: Billowing dresses, embellished bodices and tailored trousers dominated the runway as these designers made their artistic debut.

Student smiling while standing next to a red English phone booth.

Jul 22, 2025

Centennial Scholar Lupe Martinez-Hilario ’26 Brought Her Bucket List to Life in London Using Her Enrichment Funds

With support from generous donors, fashion and textile design student Lupe Martinez-Hilario ’26 used enrichment funds from her Centennial Scholarship to study abroad in London, England.