apparel

Oct. 16-Nov. 3: ‘Unconventional Pairings’ exhibit at School of Design, Construction Gallery

By Debby Stinson, Museum of Art/WSU PULLMAN, Wash.  – “Unconventional Pairings,” an exhibit that spans historic textile garments, works of fine art, architectural renderings, and furnishings, will be open for viewing Oct. 16-Nov. 3 at the WSU School of Design and Construction Gallery.

Award-winning apparel prof fosters sustainable industry

By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Whether it’s exploring ways to “upcycle” cotton waste into valuable fibers or promoting adoption of biodegradable plastic mulch for farmers, Ting Chi is leading the way to a sustainable future for the textile and apparel industry.

Exploring fashion, fit for African women of all sizes

By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Attractive, comfortable clothing that fits a range of body sizes isn’t just an American desire – it’s global. A Washington State University researcher is exploring ways for African women of all sizes and shapes to look and feel good in modern […]

‘Project Runway’ slated to launch at WSU

PULLMAN — Move over Santino. Watch out, Daniel V. and Chloe. Fashion design students at Washington State University are deep in the throes of their own “Project Runway.” Like the novice designers on the popular reality television show that has its season finale tonight, WSU fashion majors – mostly seniors – are designing their own […]

‘Seven Deadly Sins: Apparel as Art’

Debuting Wednesday, March 30, at the CUB Gallery is a textile design exhibit by University of Nebraska, Lincoln faculty member and artist Vince Quevedo. His life-size sculptural garments depict the sins of greed, shown at left, anger, envy, gluttony, pride, sloth and lust.

Apparel program wins scholarship competition

WSU’s Apparel, Merchandising and Textiles program won the first institutional-level scholarship competition at Fashion Group International of Seattle. This is an annual competition among universities, which make proposals to FGI. Deborah Vandermar, the group’s co-chair for the event, said four universities applied for the 2002 scholarship and grant, and WSU’s proposal won. The scholarship grant, […]