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Behind the scenes day

About BTS Day: 

Behind the Scenes Day, hosted by The Fashion Show, offers prospective students an exciting opportunity to explore the Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) program at Iowa State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. Participants will engage in workshops, attend informational sessions, visit the Student Experience Fair, participate in a Student Panel, and preview the final dress rehearsal for The Fashion Show 2025. This event, held on Friday, April 11th, 2025, provides students with a firsthand look at life in the FDM program.

Anna Brandt-Former BTS Committee Member,  AMD Sophomore 

  • “The AMD program at Iowa State has been an amazing experience; it offers many opportunities to explore creativity and gain hands-on experience. My advice to incoming freshmen is to get involved early, whether it’s NRF, TREND Magazine, or The Fashion Show—these experiences help you grow, network, and find your passion in the industry.”

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Megan Lenzi-Former TFS Producer, AMD Alumni, Digital Content Coordinator at Parfums Christian Dior

  • “The Fashion Show at Iowa State was a transformative experience that shaped my academic and professional journey. From my freshman year on the Public Relations Committee to leading as Modeling Director and Outreach Producer, I developed crucial leadership, management and communication skills in a hands-on environment. These experiences gave me the confidence and skills that ultimately led me to my role as Digital Content Coordinator at Christian Dior Parfums, where I continue to leverage the creativity, collaboration, and communication skills I developed through The Fashion Show. I’m forever grateful to the organization for providing me with a supportive space to grow during my college years.”

Schedule 

Morning Information Sessions

9-11:25 am

In a rotation of 3 separate morning information sessions, attendees will learn all about the different major tracks within the Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) program, all about the FDM-focused extracurriculars offered, and a presentation and Q&A session from this year’s guest designer.

 

*Lunch will be provided*

 

Student Experience Fair

11:30: 1 pm Current students will set up and lead booths about all things Fashion Merchandising and Design and Iowa Stats. Behind the Scenes Day attendees will be free to explore the fair, learn about the different clubs, organizations, communities, major & minor options, etc., and hear about students’ personal experiences.

 

Afternoon Workshops

1:15-3:05 pm

Attendees will attend a series of workshops led by Fashion Design and Merchandising students and faculty. These workshops expose students to a wide variety of subjects, such as fashion history, apparel buying, visual merchandising, styling, branding, sustainability, and more.

 

Student Panel

3:45-4:15 pm

Behind the Scenes Day attendees will be introduced to a panel of Fashion Design and Merchandising students and invited to ask them questions about anything FDM or ISU-related in a 30-minute long Q&A session.

 

The Fashion Show 2025 Final Dress Rehearsal

4:25-5:55 pm

For the day's final event, BTS Day attendees are invited to sit in on the final dress rehearsal of The Fashion Show 2025.

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