Fashion Design Seniors Unveil Dazzling Final Collections at 2025 Fashion Show

Moore College of Art & Design’s 2025 Fashion Show lit up the runway at the Philadelphia Museum of Art as senior Fashion Design students unveiled bold, innovative and deeply personal collections in front of a sold-out crowd of fashion industry leaders, fashion influencers and enthusiasts, along with Moore’s Fashion Design faculty, family and friends. 

Led by 2025 Fashion Show Honorary Committee honorary chair Adrienne Vittadini ’66, internationally renowned fashion designer and artist, and chair Christina Gorman ’92, senior vice president of design for interactive television at Xcel Brands, the event celebrated both emerging talent and the power of Moore’s alumni network. Ken Downing, chief creative officer of Xcel Brands and creative director of HALSTON, emceed the evening with exuberance and industry insight. 

Following the runway show, attendees heard from President Cathy Young, who wore a custom design by Fashion Design alumna and founder of AHLAI Alyssa Mapp ’14. Young spoke on the creativity and drive of the Class of 2025’s Fashion Design students, whom she described as “future fashion superstars.” 

“Our talented Fashion Design seniors have bright futures ahead, and we can’t wait to see all that they will accomplish and to cheer them on as they take their places in the exciting world of fashion design,” she said. 

The evening concluded with an awards presentation recognizing outstanding achievement among the students. The awards honored students who demonstrated exceptional skill and vision throughout their final year, highlighting both technical mastery and bold artistic expression. The panel of judges included Vittadini, Gorman, Frances Graham ’66, Laura Graham ’03, fashion designer Ruthie Davis, and Glenda Pedroso and Barb McCollum from Fashion Show sponsor Northern Trust.