SU College of Ag to hold Fashion Week 2025
Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) Fashion Merchandising, Design, and Textiles (FMDT) Program, in collaboration with the Elite Fashion Society and The Fab Lab at the Southern University Ag Center, proudly presents the 2nd Annual Spring Fashion Week, a weeklong celebration of fashion, culture, and creativity from Monday, March 31 – Sunday, April 6, 2025.
This year’s event themed, "World Couture Tour: Your Passport to Style," will transport students, faculty, and the community to iconic fashion capitals from the luxury of Los Angeles to the avant-garde streets of Tokyo and the elegance of Paris. Grab your style passports and join us for a fashion-filled journey around the globe, featuring runway shows, pop-up shops, interactive workshops, and more!
With an exciting lineup of fashion-forward events, networking opportunities, and community engagement, Fashion Week 2025 is set to be an unforgettable experience. Highlights for the week will include:
Monday, March 31 – Jaguar Wellness Haus (Los Angeles, CA)
Kick off Fashion Week in style with a luxury athleisure experience featuring Feline Apparel. Guests will enjoy smoothies, wellness shots, fitness sessions, and an empowerment seminar led by campus queens and inspirational faculty.
Location: Intramural Sports Complex | Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.| Dress Code: Elevated Athleisure
Tuesday, April 1 – The Garment District: Vintage Edition (New York, NY)
Shop pre-loved fashion treasures at this vintage pop-up event hosted by the Elite Fashion Society.
Location: Pinkie Thrift Hall Lawn | Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dress Code: Vintage Vanguard
Vogue Voyage: Fashion Mood Board Workshop (Milan, Italy)
Unleash your inner designer by curating a personalized fashion mood board inspired by Italian luxury.
Location: Stuart Hall | Time: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Dress Code: Very Gucci, Very Pucci, Very Prada
Wednesday, April 2 – Fashion & Furious: Tokyo Drift Car Show & Pop-Up Shop (Tokyo, Japan)
Experience high-speed fashion with a mix of streetwear, food, and fast cars in this Tokyo-inspired showcase.
Location: Pinkie Thrift Hall Lawn | Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Dress Code: Moto Mode Streetwear
Thursday, April 3 – Clock That Tea: Brunch Bites & Fashion Trivia (London, England)
Test your fashion knowledge while indulging in brunch bites at this London-style tea party.
Location: Café Lacumba, Pinkie Thrift Hall | Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dress Code: Your Bridgerton Best
Friday, April 4 – La Mode: Paris in Springtime (Paris, France)
The 2nd Annual Spring Fashion Week Runway Show will feature cutting-edge designs and student creations, capturing the essence of French couture.
Location: Pinkie Thrift Hall Lawn | Time: 5 p.m. | Dress Code: Couture for the Culture
Saturday, April 5 – The FAB LAB “MET” Gala (Lagos, Nigeria)
The Southern University Ag Center and College of Ag’s first-ever MET Gala-inspired fundraising event, celebrating African fashion, culture, and creativity in an unforgettable night of elegance.
Location: Southern University Museum of Art & Dr. Leon R. Tarver II Cultural & Heritage Center | Time: Pink Carpet 6 p.m. | Reception 7 p.m. | Dress Code: Regal Afrocentric Attire with a Southern Flair
Sunday, April 6 – Prom Dress Drive & FAB LAB Open House (Baton Rouge, LA)
Support students in need by donating formalwear and exploring The FAB LAB’s creative space.
Location: The FAB LAB, Room 208, Pinkie Thrift Hall | Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Dress Code: Jaguar Pride
For additional information about the CAHES’ 2025 Fashion Week contact, Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson, Associate Professor of Fashion Merchandising, Design, and Textiles, and Chair of the Department of Human Sciences at, samii_kennedybenson@subr.edu.