Special Fasionable Guest!!!

If you haven’t heard of CollegeFashionista yet, we are sorry to say that you are missing out! CollegeFashionista is a street style blog where appointed Style Gurus at colleges all around the world contribute and talk about trends on their campuses. If you attend school in California, you can still see what everyone is wearing at NYU, Yale, or even UW-Madison. There are seven Style Gurus interning at UW-Madison this semester. They report on style, beauty and men’s trends seen on the stylish streets of Madison.

We are excited to announce that CollegeFashionista will play a fun role in the event at our 7pm show on May 4^th. Style Gurus will be snapping photos and conducting interviews from the red carpet, so dress to impress! Amy Levin, Founder and Creative Director of the site and fashion industry notable, will be attending our show as an honored guest. This is enormously exciting, so be sure to say hello, snag a picture or do some networking with her. At our awards ceremony following the runway show, CollegeFashionista will be giving away two awards, one for Best Dressed Audience Member and one for Best Designer. 

We know you can’t wait to talk to her, so here’s a mini interview with Amy Levin to hold you over until the show!

What do you think about the street style in Madison, Wisconsin? How does it compare to the students in NYC, where you live?

Amy Levin: I am always impressed with the fashion that comes out of Madison. This school attracts an eclectic group of students who are definitely comfortable taking risks. You won't see the extreme bold statements that the students in NYC rock but you will see students taking inspiration from the runway and wearing a variation of major trends. 

Why do you think CollegeFashionista resonates with the students at UW-Madison?

AL: As a whole, students who attend Madison seem to have a strong interest in fashion, even those students who aren't directly related to the fashion program.  

What’s your best style secret for college students everywhere?

AL: Shop vintage! College campuses tend to have awesome local vintage boutiques where students can easily update their wardrobe on a budget.  

We’re so excited that you’re coming to our “Escape” fashion show! What are you most looking forward to at the event?

AL: Seeing all my Style Gurus! I absolutely love the Madison team! 

*Thank you very much to CF Style Guru and ESCAPE Lookbook Coordinator Sammy Luterbach for this interview :)