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New York Fashion Week Through the Eyes of an NC State Student 

Runway and Design Shows

A student works on a red rug with twirling pink lines with a tufting gun.

Nov 18, 2025

Beautiful, Functional Pieces and Fine Art Coexist in Capstone Collections

Seniors in NC State’s textile design program spend the semester developing unique, professional-caliber collections in the Wilson College of Textiles’ labs and studios.
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.
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.

Humairaa Zafiruddin wears a red NC State jersey and a red and white hijab. She stands on a New York City sidewalk, holding up her hand in a wolf sign. She wears sunglasses on her head and several bracelets. The background shows cars and pedestrians.

Oct 9, 2025

This Wilson College Student Got the Ultimate Backstage Experience

Thanks to the U of NYFW program, Humairaa Zafiruddin had the opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week, showcase her own designs and develop her personal brand. 
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.

A model in a light pink, asymmetrical dress with bows and pink heels with socks and pink bows walks down a runway in front of an audience at an indoor fashion show. The audience is seated and some are smiling and taking photos.

May 28, 2025

African American Textile Society Puts on 27th Annual Fashion Exposé

The African American Textile Society presented the 27th annual AATS Fashion Exposé this April, featuring custom designs by students from across the Triangle.
A person in a white dress with a low back and black trim stands turned away, looking over their shoulder. The text "FALL 2024 STUDENT PORTFOLIO" appears on the right against a white background. "Design by Charlotte Antry | Photo Courtesy: Amanda Law Photography" is visible at the bottom.

May 19, 2025

New Student Portfolio Launches

See what Wilson College of Textiles students created during the fall 2024 semester.
Mark Saber stands in the fashion design studio, wearing a striped shirt and denim shirt. Behind him are fashion sketches, fabric swatches, and a mannequin dressed in a purple gown.

May 12, 2025

The Next Name in Couture Fashion is an NC State Graduate

Mark Saber built his design career at the Wilson College of Textiles and made lifelong friends along the way.
Alexa Karrenbauer wears a red shirt and stands indoors, smiling, with colorful fabric, clothing, and a green fringed lamp in the background.

May 9, 2025

Alexa Karrenbauer ’25: From the Studio to Nike

This textile design graduate used the Wilson College of Textiles' labs and studios to find her artistic voice and build career-ready material design skills.
A group of people stand on a city street, looking and pointing at something off-camera. They hold shopping bags and wear colorful winter clothing. Buildings and a parked bus are visible in the background. One person takes a photo with a phone.

Mar 20, 2025

New York Fashion Week Through the Eyes of an NC State Student 

Wilson College of Textiles student Sarah Grace Simas got a firsthand look at the global fashion industry during her time with the U of NYFW program.