Parallel universe: (in fantasy or science fiction) a world conceives of as coexisting with and having certain similarities to the known world but different from it in some fundamental way. (Oxford Dictionary) 

“Art/design is the ability to objectively consider ideas that contradict each other”. Parallel design is the process of designing several solutions for the same design problem. The idea is to explore multiple options and approaches to produce more valuable outputs.  

 In our exploration of the theme Parallel Universes, we will not only be looking at multiple options and approaches, but we will also look at parallels from both a formal and conceptual perspectives. What happens when we use contrasting perspectives and concepts together? What happens when we use the elements and variables of design to create contrast, emphasis, and dynamic form within the figure ground relationship? And this year, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Department, we’ll examine the above in relation to human body as well. 

This exploration culminates in our 59th Annual Fashion Runway benefit which will take place May 9th, 2024 starting at 7:00pm at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. Tickets for the event are now available! Get yours today!

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Tickets for the 59th Annual Woodbury University Fashion Runway Benefit “Parallel Universes,” will be available soon!

For any questions please reach out to us via email at [email protected].

Alumni Honorees

Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year Brittany Diego (Class of 2016)  Forbes 30 Under 30; fashion stylist; fashion mentor turned fashion career coach! View her online at fashionmentor.co.

Emerging Fashion Designer of the Year Donny White (Class of 2022)  Designs, LLC; launched a polo shirt collection; view him online at donnywhitedesigns.com.

Costume Designer of the Year Brea Holmes (Class of 2016)  Films, shorts, and music clips; view her online at breaholmescostumedesign.com.

Please Join Us

for a spectacular evening of fashion honoring BLACK DESIGN COLLECTIVE and two of its founders, TJ WALKER + KEVAN HALL

Thomas “TJ” Walker

Kevan Hall

blackdesigncollective.com

Founded in 2018, the Black Design Collective is comprised of accomplished fashion industry professionals-of-color who seek to amplify the influence of and create opportunities for the community of Black apparel and accessory designers and costume designers within the US and abroad. The BDC mission is rooted in the promotion of Scholarship, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurship within emerging generations of Black fashion design talent. Through this work, the BDC aims at ultimately fostering an independent and self-sustaining Black fashion community.