Hitting the mark: SIU’s Fashion Studies program prepares for April 25 show
Southern Illinois University Carbondale fashion design majors Lennon Adams and Jada Russell are working feverishly at their tables, knowing that the clock is ticking.
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SIU Carbondale Fashion Studies students Lennon Adams (above) and Jada Russell (middle) work on their creations ahead of the Student Showcase and Runway Fashion Show set for Thursday, April 25. The show will also feature 12 award-winning garments designed by faculty member Judy Huyck (below), who is retiring this year. (Photos by Russell Bailey)
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