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Install photograph of a gallery with art on the walls, a bench in the middle, and two mannequins with outfits.
May 8 - May 31, 2026

Fashion in Bloom 2026

Come see fashion designed by FSU Fashion students inspired by works on display at the Danforth!

In 2022, Halcyon Mancuso founded the annual FSU Mancuso Fashion Awards Program and with FSU Fashion Design faculty, manages the annual Awards Program through which four senior fashion design students each receive a $1,000 prize in four categories. The Danforth Art Museum is pleased to showcase the talent of FSU’s Fashion Design students.

 

Photograph of a mannequin with baggy, patchwork jeans and a dark grey sweater with a floppy hood.Most Innovative Nick Carre

The winner of this award employs novel pattern-making techniques, surface embellishments, or application of other materials or textiles.

 

Photograph of a mannequin in a bright blue outfit with vertical bands of off white at the collar and waist.

Most Marketable  Jon Dailey

The winner of this award displays a mastery of target market and trend research, showcasing a thorough understanding and application of current fashion industry trends.

 

Photograph of a mannequin with a strapless black dress and frilly yellow-orange skirt. There is a long tail at the back.Most Creative and Artistic  Aili Schiavoni

The winner of this award uses a novel approach to garment design, including creative problem solving within the realm of fashion; designing for under-represented or unique target markets; or using imaginative inspirational reference.

 

Photograph of a mannequin with a jean outfit.Best Construction Christian Taylor

The winner of this award displays mastery of garment construction techniques, including clean and neat lines and seams; accurate and appropriate stitching and seam finishes; couture tailoring techniques; properly constructed understructure, linings, hardware, and closures; and exquisite fit.

Gallery: Litowitz, Weinberg, and Hallway Gallery
Dates: May 8 - May 31, 2026
Participating artists: Nick Carre, Jon Dailey, Aili Schiavoni, Christian Taylor
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