2024 Guest Judges
The Fashion Show marks the culmination of months of hard work and creativity from Iowa State students and alumni. Our guest judges, all Iowa State alumni, play a crucial role in determining which garments make it into the show, as well as selecting category winners and the ultimate Best of Show award. We are excited to showcase the amazing talent and artistry of our participants and celebrate their achievements in style!
Lea Dochterman
Designer
Lea Dochterman graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design from Iowa State University. Obsessed with clothing and passionate about upcycling, she found her niche in menswear due to her tall frame.
During college, she interned with Todd Snyder and eventually landed a job there as the Lead Designer of Sweaters and Accessories after spending four years at Bonobos. Lea loves designing in the fashion industry, finding it both romantic and uniquely satisfying.
Emily Clark
Designer
Emily Clark graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, majoring in Creative and Technical Design. She had two internships at Abercrombie & Fitch and the Rose Company. Emily is now a Technical Designer at Abercrombie & Fitch in Columbus, Ohio, overseeing girls' soft dressing and woven tops within Abercrombie Kids.
She loves seeing her products on customers and is passionate about sustainable industry practices. Emily has incorporated 3D renderings into daily processes to make efficient and timely design decisions while decreasing the company's carbon footprint.
Karina Corona
Merchandiser
Karina Corona graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design from Iowa State University in 2019. She sought a career in the fashion industry that would allow her creativity to flourish.
She has worked at Target, Gucci, and now serves as Coordinator in the Customization & Special Projects department at Gucci in New York City. Her work involves overseeing Made to Measure and Made to Order RTW collections, an Atelier/Couture line, and managing private client events and logistics. Karina cherishes the connections made and the joy of seeing her work featured in the media.
Colleen Pokorny
Educator
Colleen Pokorny is an Assistant Professor in Apparel Design at Oregon State University's College of Business. She graduated from Iowa State University in 2011 and worked as a Technical Designer at Abercrombie & Fitch and Thirty-One Gifts.
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She then pursued a master's and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota and focused her research on sustainable design processes. Colleen loves teaching and helping her students bring their creative visions to life in their designs.