For students with a flair for fashion who are looking for a community to share that with, there are a few different clubs on campus tailored to fit such interests.
VIM is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine published bi-annually and run entirely by MSU students.
Co-editor-in-chief and advertising senior Marisa Sourges said the magazine aims to inspire students and make fashion-related content more accessible.
“We have all sorts of social media, all these extra avenues that people can get involved in,” she said.
Sourges said VIM even has its own domain name, which was created by students in MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
Co-editor-in-chief and marketing junior Amanda Kadykowski said she wants VIM to encourage students’ creativity, promote inclusion and produce content that’s relevant and interesting to college students.
“We (have) covered stories about student designers, ways to purchase runway-inspired looks, local businesses (and) interesting topics that have college spin,” she said.
Kadykowski said her involvement with VIM has given her leadership skills, the ability to work on deadlines and internships as well.
Sourges said the next issue of VIM will launch during the last two weeks of April. A launch party will take place at the rock on Farm Lane, though the date has yet to be determined.
MSU Fashion Design Student Association
Vice president and apparel and textile design senior Kalieha Stapleton said the FDSA is an on-campus fashion organization that aims to be an open place for students who enjoy fashion and all it entails.
Stapleton said the organization regularly hosts workshops ranging in topics. Everything from knitting to perfecting a resume has been covered thus far.
“It’s a great place to learn more about apparel industry. (We) discuss a lot about what makes trends,” she said.
Supply chain management freshman and secretary Carlo Pardo said he joined the organization when he was still a business student. He said he wanted to be involved in something related to fashion, so he checked out the FDSA. Everyone was really nice and seemed to have their own individual style, which Pardo said he liked, so he stuck around.
Apparel and textiles junior Jess Burkhardt said the organization is open to anyone interested in fashion, even if their major isn’t fashion-related, though the group is especially helpful for students interested in pursuing a career in design.
“It’s a good place for design students to come together and collaborate on work and look for future job opportunities. It’s given me more ideas about what’s available after I graduate,” she said.
