Description
ABOUT US
The Cornell Fashion Collective is a student-run organization that provides members of the Cornell community with an outlet to express their creativity in fashion and fashion management. Each spring, our organization presents a professional runway show with over 2,000 attendees, showcasing the talent of students who design apparel and manage the show's operations. We offer both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to practice design, demonstrate their talents, and learn how to produce a large-scale fashion event.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to present an engaging, professional runway show that provides a platform for students to collaborate, express their creativity, and inspire our community.
WHAT CFC MEANS TO OUR MEMBERS
“The Cornell Fashion Collective has been one of the most meaningful parts of our experience at Cornell. Having started as new members, eventually taking on the roles of Runway Director and VP of Management, and now serving as co-presidents, we have loved every moment of growing and challenging ourselves within CFC. This organization is shaped by individuals who are passionate not only about the fashion industry, but also about coming together as a community to bring each show to life. Whether in the fall or spring, each runway is the culmination of our members' hard work, showcasing their diverse talents across design, planning, production, photography, and more. We cannot fully express the pride we feel in representing such a talented and dedicated group of members, who continue to inspire us every day. We have cherished our years with CFC and are excited to see how the organization continues to grow and evolve long after our time at Cornell.”
— Harry Bard '27 and Susanna Burr '27 | Co-Presidents
“The Cornell Fashion Collective has become an integral part of my experience at Cornell University. From being a model coordination member to taking over as Runway Director, this club has built my leadership skills and confidence in myself but more importantly, shown me the important work that goes behind running a fashion event of this scale. Most importantly, it has revealed to me the creativity that lies in every student at this school. From designers to creatives to models the club creates an inclusive environment that thrives on the success and celebration of one another."
— Mayanka Karunagaran '28 | Runway Director
“When I was researching colleges, I was always fascinated by Cornell Fashion Collective’s runway show and the creativity and talent it brought together. I never would have imagined that I would one day become Creative Director and have the opportunity to bring my own senior collection to life. CFC has been a place where I can truly express my vision and, through collaboration and the support of those around me, turn my ideas into reality. From starting as a freshman mentee to a senior to participating in every runway show since, I have learned so much from the people around me and grown both creatively and technically. One of the things I value most about CFC is the community it creates, bringing together students who share a passion for fashion and encouraging everyone to push themselves and their ideas further. I am so grateful to have been part of this organization throughout my time at Cornell and to have seen firsthand how much we can accomplish when we work together. CFC has taught me that fashion is about more than the clothes we create; it is about the people we bring together and the ideas we inspire in one another.”
— Pola Levy '27 | Creative Director, Level 4 Designer
PAST SHOWS
42nd CFC Runway Show; 2026
41st CFC Runway Show; 2025
40th CFC Runway Show; 2024
39th CFC Runway Show; 2023
38th CFC Runway Show; 2022
37th CFC Runway Show; 2019
IN THE PRESS
"An Exploration of Design: Cornell Fashion Collective"
"Dressing to Impress: Cornell Fashion Collective Prepares for 41st Annual Spring Runway Show"
"41st annual fashion show embraces ‘... any person ... any study"
"Spring Runway Show Celebrates 40th on March 2"
"Fashion show spotlights innovation, rigor, growth"
"Ryan Lombardi Struts the Runway in CFC Fashion Show"
"Fashion Show Embodies Labor of Love for Student Designers"
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.cornellfashioncollective.org/
As a registered student organization, we are committed to equal access to all of our programs and do not discriminate based on any protected identity status.
$25
Moodboard Master
$25–$50 donations are so important to our team! These donations are often used to cover the cost of materials for students who could use additional financial assistance, to help provide lunch to our amazing vendors, and to allow for bonding activities throughout the year, which ultimately leads to the production of an amazing and well-run Spring Runway Show!
$50
Sketchbook Savvy
$50–$100 donations help us cover the cost of chairs for attendees, booths for check-in and merch sales.
$100
Muslins and Models
$100–$250 donations let us get creative! These donations help cover costs for designing and producing merchandise, as well as developing the signage and scenery that bring the runway space to life.
$250
Fabric Fanatic
$250–500 donations support physical set and runway costs, as well as after-party expenses.
$500
Garment Gold
$500–$1000 donations help cover show streaming and production costs, ensuring the show runs smoothly and allowing guests who can't make the trip to Ithaca to livestream the event at home!
$1,000
Platform Platinum
$1000–$5000 donations help us cover costs pertaining to professional lighting, audio, and visuals. These elements are essential to making our show professional and entertaining, and they're also critical for photographing our event! This includes up to 3 VIP tickets.
$5,000
Diamond Designer
$5000+ donations not only allow us to cover many of our day of show operational expenses, but also help us to ensure the longevity of our program!