Thomas Jefferson University's Student Fashion Show Returns to the Runway


End-of-year student fashion shows are always a particularly exciting time for graduating designers. At Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, students had more reason to celebrate thanks to the comeback of its in-person runway.

In 2019, Jefferson replaced the runway event with a fashion film, due to Covid regulations, and had upheld that format since. Now, it’s ready to compete again within the fashion landscape: On April 23, the university celebrated its 2025 Fashion Design Show, highlighting the work of 18 seniors. (In the past, select sophomores and juniors also participated, but now, it’s a graduate-only affair.)

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Each participating designer created up to four looks, displaying their work among a crowd of family, friends, faculty and industry professionals. Inspiration ranged from military wear to sustainability to art to spirituality. 

In addition to the runway, the event honored two alumni: Jorge Luis Salinas, ’94, received the Spirit of Design Award and Alicia Pinckney, ’13, earned the Fashion Design Alumni Award. 

See the standout looks from the 2025 Thomas Jefferson University Fashion Design Show below.

A look by Amy Brito at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Amy Brito at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Amy Brito at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Erin Keefe at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Erin Keefe at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Erin Keefe at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Jade Burriss at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Jade Burriss at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Jade Burriss at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Jade Burriss at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Jayson Streets at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

Looks by Jayson Streets at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

A look by Jayson Streets at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

Looks by McKayla Bugbee at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

Looks by McKayla Bugbee at Thomas Jefferson University’s 2025 Fashion Design Show. Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University

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