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JCCC’s Annual Fashion Show Goes Virtual

March 12, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Resilience is always in style. Just ask the up-and-coming designers in JCCC’s Fashion Merchandising & Design department. ‘Resilience’ is the theme for the 2021 fashion show, which reflects the extent students have gone to learn and thrive during an unpredictable year.

This year’s event will be virtual. JCCC’s Fashion Design students will showcase their original, fashion-forward designs with the Nerman Museum as their backdrop. Expect to see innovative designs from talented students and several looks that promote sustainability in fashion by utilizing recycled materials.

The show will be broadcast at noon Friday, April 23, 2021, and will be available for viewing until May 7.

Tickets to this virtual show can be purchased at the Midwest Trust Center Box Office, online or by calling 913-469-4445. Price per household is $15 and per school is $50. All proceeds from this event benefit student scholarships, and additional donations to support Fashion Merchandising & Design scholarships are welcome.

About JCCC Fashion Merchandising and Design

Fashion is a perfect blend of art and commerce. At JCCC, students learn to combine their creativity and business interests for a career in the global fashion merchandising and design industry. From product development and marketing to technical design and store operations, the career possibilities are plentiful. To help students define their aspirations and gain skills for career success, we offer two fashion-related degrees:

Apparel Design and Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree: Students learn how to take a design through its lifecycle – from concept to creation to production. By leveraging our industry-savvy faculty and networking opportunities, students gain access to key business techniques and develop well-rounded portfolios.

Fashion Merchandising and Marketing, Associate of Applied Science Degree: Students study brand management techniques for today’s digital landscape and learn to combine creative product selection with data analysis to drive sales and revenue. Additionally, they gain insight into the supply chain from manufacturing to buying and promotion to selling.

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