13th Annual Fashion Show | Elements

E LE MEN T S
MIAMI UNIVERSITY FASHION AND DESIGN

AUTHENTICITY | COMMUNITY |
PROFESSIONAL & CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT |
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT | LEADERSHIP |
SELF-EXPRESSION
Miami University Fashion & Design, Miami’s largest student organization,
seeks to promote and inspire self-expression and professional and creative
development. MUF&D provides students with a platform to explore their
passions and gain fashion related experience not found in the classroom.
The organization consists of seven committees -- finance, event planning,
strategic partnerships, pr/marketing, modeling, graphic design, and design.
Our committees give members insight into different facets of the industry
while providing them with the marketable skills as they play a hands-on
role in planning and executing MUF&D’s 40+ events throughout the year.

MUF&D works closely with the university’s fashion program to provide
exposure to prospective students and give current students experiential
learning opportunities. MUF&D began a movement of fashion and design
on Miami’s campus thirteen years ago, and continues to be the voice of
students who are interested in the fashion industry. MUF&D, above all,
works to aid its members in breaking into the fashion industry and pursuing
their career goals.

is to cultivate passionate, creative
student leaders so that we may, collectively,
strengthen the movement of fashion and design
as a way of expression.
www.mufashiondesign.com | @mufd_
OUR MISSION

Thirteen leaders, seven committees, 58 models, 19 designers,
and 450 organization members have devoted the last eight
months to one outstanding organization, Miami University Fashion
& Design. This year, our executive board seeked to have purpose
and provide value through every event we hosted and every
initiative we sought to implement. Our organization has seen a
38% growth in membership from last year -- reflecting a year of
great progress and a rapidly growing community of authentic,
inspiring student leaders; growth which we celebrate tonight.
MUF&D implemented a year-long sustainability initiative to
educate members about the environmental effect the fashion
industry has and encourage members to adopt sustainable
practices. The main part of the initiative began with our first
ever Clothing Swap where Miami students could bring clothing
and accessories to swap for equivalent pieces. Six designers
collaborated to reuse remaining items from the Swap to create
one cohesive street style collection, ‘Reuse, Recycle, Refashion’.
All items not utilized in this collection will be donated to Dress for
Success, a local Cincinnati charity.
This year has been marked by a deeper focus on the professional
development of MUF&D members. For the first time ever, our
Friends of Fashion event included out-of-state panelists from Ann
Taylor, Victoria’s Secret, Madewell, and Calvin Klein -- providing
members with insight from industry leaders in NYC. We elevated
our Wintour Workshop event, a workshop preparing members
for Spring Career Fair, with a panel of MUF&D members with
fashion internship experience, advice and elevator pitch critiques
from an Abercrombie & Fitch recruiter, and a video from various
Miami alumni providing networking tips. Continuing this progress,
MUF&D participated in the Miami University Women Giving

Circle’s grant competition. We’re humbled to be a recipient of a
$10,000 grant to implement an experiential learning project during
the 2019-2020 school year, focusing on events that will provide
members with the experiences, skills, and connections needed
to break into the fashion industry and provide financially limited
students with assistance to experience the same foundational
opportunities.
MUF&D welcomes its first ever major clothing sponsorship with
Lane Bryant and Justice of Ascena Retail Group -- an exciting
milestone for the organization and a partnership that was pivotal
in the success of this year’s show.
A special thank you to my executive team -- it has been the
privilege of a lifetime to lead aside twelve incredibly tenacious
and creative individuals. This year’s progress would not have been
possible without each of you.
Cheers to celebrating a year of hard work through Elements and
celebrating the power of fashion and design as a way of self-
expression.
PRESIDENT
RACHAEL STEED

PR/MARKETING
ALEXANDRA BOGUT
VICE PRESIDENT
SARAH CRAIG
PR/MARKETING
ABBY BRINDZA
FINANCE
RIDDHI CHOPRA
EVENT PLANNING
JORDAN PODOJIL
EVENT PLANNING
CAROLINE LUNNE
2 0 1 9 EXECUTIVE BOARD

DESIGN
KATE SMITH
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
DALJEET GADIWALE
DESIGN
KAITLYN GOMEZ
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CORINNE BROWN
MODELING
LADASIA THOMAS
MODELING
JACKIE SCHUTJER
2 0 1 9 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Abby Coutler
Alexandra Bogut
Alexis Matella
Amanda Parmo
Annie David
Brian Gerbus
Elion Damsi
Ellie Krug
Emma Dicker
Emma Karle
Erin Poplin
Esther Gault
Giovanna Farinazo
Grace Carlos
Graham Curry
Haley Scott
Jackie Schutjer
Jermaine Thomas
Jordyn Thompson
Katherine Johnson
Katie Friedland
Katie Walter
Kristina Miljkovic
Ladasia Thomas
Lauren Sarzosa
Lena Rutherford
Leo Jin
Madison Slovak
Maggie Olding
Marta Fioretti
Mary McKenna
Matt Zeldin
Mia Lee
Michelle Afful
Milana Yarbrough
Monet Cavanaugh
Nan Kanjanakullawat
Nana Ofosu Hemaa
Natalia Lacki
Qiting Zhang
Ramata Dumbuya
Rishi Narahari
Ryanne Elsass
Sam Hotz
Sarah Baumgartner
Sarah Fridner
Taryn Loo
Victoria Sota
Wenyi Huan
Wes Ramsey
Whitney Damson
Yini Xuan
Not Pictured:
Olivia Wyles
Sarah Von Hendrix
Shayla Schrenk
Sinait Sarfino
TJ Black
2 0 1 9 ICON CLASS

BEN KRAUTHEIM
ALIVE AT NIGHT
In his first collection for MUF&D, sophomore
Ben Krautheim draws inspiration from
European nightlife. On his study abroad trip
this past summer, Ben explored the club
culture in some of Europe’s top cities for
nightlife including Prague, Amsterdam, and
Budapest. His collection focuses on the
way the colors and textures of European
nightclubs stand out against the night sky.
Ben chose to focus entirely on menswear for
his first collection, with a concentration on
casual wear and streetwear.
For her third MUF&D collection, designer
Kaitlyn Gomez creates a six piece collection.
Kaitlyn’s inspiration for her collection comes
from her love of winter and snow. She is a
very simplistic person and loves all white. For
this reason, Kaitlyn has chosen to create an
all white Spring collection -- a mix of ready
to wear garments with a touch of luxury.
Kaitlyn would like to thank her family and all
her friends who have supported her through
every show.
KAITLYN GOMEZ
SNOWDROP
ELLIE STILLMAN
BELOVED
For her third and final collection, Ellie Stillman
creates a four piece bridal collection. Ellie has
always loved everything bridal -- so it only
made sense to end her MUF&D career with
a bridal collection. Taken from the Jewish
marriage agreement the newlyweds sign,
Beloved comes from a promise between the
bride and the groom: “I am my beloved, and
my beloved is mine.” Ellie wanted to embody
this statement, creating romantic pieces within
an idyllic color-palette. So here comes the
bride, but watch out, she’s not wearing white!

DONGYUN LIU
SEA & EARTH
For her first MUF&D collection, Dongyun Liu
creates her designs based on her passion for
the sea. “Sometimes living in a foreign country
alone feels like drowning by water; it’s so deep
and hard to breathe. You know there is only
one thing that could save you, so you have
to push all the pressure away from you and
swim upstream.” She creates the elements
that represent freedom and happiness with
color representing the pressure she feels as an
international student. Dongyun puts her heart
into fashion and will keep living her dream.
For her third MUF&D collection, junior Lexi
Scherzinger creates Primavera, inspired by
the Botticelli painting. While studying abroad
last semester in Paris, Lexi traveled to Florence
and saw Botticelli’s most famous works,
Primavera and The Birth of Venus. His work
with light colors, intricate florals, and delicate
fabrics inspired these designs. Lexi wanted to
play with color and feminine silhouettes. She
would like to thank her parents, Linda and
Chris, and her professor and mentor, Della
Reams, for their constant support.
LEXI SCHERZINGER
PRIMAVERA
Michelle Parilla reveals her second
collection Feroce which is inspired by Italian
couture. Feroce translates to ‘fierce’ in
italian representing the chic couture with
an edgy twist. This line incorporates luxury
fringe, shimmering beige satin, maroon
leather and tuxedo ruffles. Being Italian
herself, Michelle wished to incorporate
her background along with her love for
streetwear into a unique collection.
MICHELLE PARILLA
FEROCE

FIFI OGINNI
PINK + WHITE
EMMA JARARD
EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
JACKIE SCHUTJER
DARK LAYERS, NEW LIGHT
For her final MUF&D collection, Fifi Oginni
creates a collection to evoke the most
flamboyant, joyful, expressive and pure parts
of femininity. She celebrates everything about
being a woman and draws a certain inspiration
from the lense of a woman of color. If the
color pink is mostly associated with women,
then she’ll be sure to leave a mark. Fifi would
like to thank her family, especially her mother
for being a beacon of feminine force and
celebrating what it is to be a woman with a
passion, confidence, intelligence and a dream.
Emma’s second collection combines boho
textiles with bold, modern lines to create
a chic, uptown vibe for everyday lux wear.
Emma’s line is inspired by her love for taking
simple pieces to the next level with unique
finishes and luxurious fabrics. She designed
her line to be easy to wear for every day, or
going out.
For her first MUF&D collection, senior Jackie
Schutjer creates a collection inspired by
hope. She utilizes textile layering to represent
how our cumulative past experiences
layer together to shape who we are today.
Jackie accents dark forms with bright white
trimmings to emphasize the prevalence of
hope throughout the human experience.
She would like to thank her grandmother for
inspiring her love for design and her friends,
family & professors for their love & support
throughout her journey.

For his first collection, sophomore Randall
Kraujalis creates a five piece collection
inspired by the strategy and the power status
of the actual pieces in the game of chess.
Inspired by intense and structural architecture,
and the simple boldness of black and white,
Randall creates a stunning personification of
the Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Queen, and King.
He wants to thank his number one fans, his
Mom (Sue), and his mentor (Angela). Randall
hopes you are struck by his collection and can
feel the power walking down the runway.
RANDALL KRAUJALIS
CHECKMATE
For his first collection, sophomore Thomas
Gillotti creates Mi Amor, telling the story of
two young lovers in Spain and their lives
growing up together. Inspired by Spanish
Art and Culture, Thomas provides a modern
interpretation of classic Spanish influences.
Thomas is proud to be using a print in his
collection that he designed and printed
in collaboration with the Miami Fashion
Department. He would like to thank his family,
the design directors, Della Reams, and his
friends for their support and encouragement!
THOMAS GILLOTTI
MI AMOR
COLLABORATIVE
COLLECTION
This collection features the work of six
designers, coming together in the design
process to create one cohesive body of
work. Each design is created from leftover
garments from MUF&D’s Clothing Swap. The
garments were carefully deconstructed and
reconstructed into the looks that appear on
the runway, and serve as a testament to the
new life that can be given to old clothes.
REUSE,
RECYCLE,
REFASHION

For his first MUF&D collection, Nate creates
a three piece collection focused on how
classic suiting and tailoring can be turned into
something less conventional. Instead of suits
with blacks, greys, and navys that we tend
to see day-to-day, Nate uses metallics and
bright colors to give more life and vibrance
to a clothing genre that can be dull and
monotonous. Taking inspiration from suiting
in the 1930’s and the jewelry designs of René
Lalique, Nate aims to show suits can be so
much more than just business wear.
NATE VANCUYK
PEAKS OF GOLD
AMANDA KLUCK
ASTRO
In her first collection for MUF&D, Amanda
Kluck creates ASTRO, a five piece collection
inspired by astrology. Amanda is intrigued by
zodiac signs and how they affect a person’s
psychological landscape and personality
traits. She explores the five signs that make
up her own astrological birth chart: Capricorn,
Pisces, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius. Amanda
would also like to thank her family, professors
and friends for their love and support
throughout her time at Miami -- love you guys
to the moon and back.
For her second MUF&D collection, sophomore
Jessica von Zastrow creates a collection
made entirely of recycled denim. Jessica
transformed over twenty pairs of jeans
(generously donated by friends and family)
into something new. This project challenged
Jessica to apply her creativity in a different
way as she reimagined the potential of an
iconic fashion staple. She would like to thank
her family and friends who are a constant
source of inspiration and support (and denim).
JESSICA VON ZASTROW
RE-
a prefix: again in a different way

For her third and final collection with
MUF&D, senior Kendra Willhoite creates a
collection made With Love and Best Stitches.
The collection is a patchwork of fabric scraps
from both her own and her grandmother’s
past projects. Kendra learned how to sew
from her grandma at a young age and was
inspired by her passion. She would like
to thank her family for putting up with her
craziness and her friends for all of their
support. When life throws you scraps, piece
together something beautiful!
KENDRA WILLHOITE
WITH LOVE & BEST STITCHES
For her first MUF&D collection, Rachel Huhn
creates Detour, a 6 piece collection inspired
by road construction and utility work. Rachel
is a senior Fashion Design Major and when
coming up with a collection last fall, she
went outside to look for inspiration. Rachel
began commuting to Oxford this year from her
hometown, Cincinnati and what more can you
expect than constant construction on her way
to school. Rachel began to get inspired by the
aspects of construction zones and decided to
put a spin on construction wear.
RACHEL HUHN
DETOUR
Akinda Johnson debuts her line Akinda
Mayanna with her first collection: “Sun
Shadows”. Merging form with function, Akinda
creates luxury swimwear that also function as
bodysuits. Her collection is inspired by neutral
colors and abstract textures, executed with
hand-beaded details. Sun Shadows references
the ability to take these suits from dawn to
dusk. The first piece is designed for a morning
beach walk and the last, an outfit for dancing.
Akinda Mayanna delivers the essence of a
simple, modern lifestyle on the coast.
AKINDA JOHNSON
SUN SHADOWS

For her first MUF&D collection, junior Rosie
Kalis creates a whimsical bridal collection
targeted to help women look and feel their
best on their big day. Rosie explores a more
feminine side, and what day do women feel
more feminine and elegant than on their
wedding day? She was inspired by pale tones
and calming textures while still adding spunk.
Rosie designed vintage and modern styles
creating one-of-a-kind gowns. She hopes you
feel Enchanted by the collection and can feel
the love walking down the runway!
ROSIE KALIS
ENCHANTED
For her final MUF&D collection, Kate Smith
creates a collection dedicated to her
grandfather, Martin Smith. Kate’s grandfather
played a large role in her life and motivated
her to create fashion that was unapologetically
herself. She chose to incorporate pink to
portray the power of such a bold color in
today’s world. Combined with highly structured
garments, the idea is that pink does not
always have to be feminine. Kate would like to
thank her family, her professors, Collin, Olivia,
and Arianna for being her biggest support
throughout her creation of this collection.
KATE SMITH
JAMES & MARTIN

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CHEERS ON MUF&D
AND THE DREAMERS, DOERS
AND VISIONARIES OF TOMORROW!

Greg + Renate Crawford
Scott Glaser + Ascena Retail Group
Frederic + Julie Holzberger
Elizabeth Mullenix
John Weigand
Rebecca Robinson
Megan Langhals
Leslie Stoel
Della Reams
David Zilch
Susie Sadler
Heidi Bortel
Jill Gaby
Ryan Gilley
Mary Lynn Phillips
Randy Cousin
Laura Driscoll
Angela Pontious
JS Braggs
Brian Bensman
Brad Clark
Douglas Chan
Mike Patterson
Copyhouse Films
Associated Student Government
Miami University Diversity Office
Miami University Family Grant
Miami University Special Events Funding

MINOR AND CO-MAJOR CORE
Fashion Corporate Business Track
Core + 18 Credit Hours
The Fashion Design Co-major, at 41 credit hours, is
more than a minor and less than a full major. It builds
on the Fashion Minor which consists of an introduction
to the program and the fashion industry, design
foundation, fashion making, fashion history, fashion
business, and textiles. Students then add 20 credits
of in-depth Fashion Design skills. Opportunities exist
for an applied international fashion experience and
a winter term study away program in New York City.
Students must complete an application for the Fashion
Program, which also includes Co-majors in Fashion
Entrepreneurship and Fashion Corporate Business.
Fashion Design Track
Fashion Entrepreneurship Track
Fashion Minor

KAITLYN GOMEZ
SNOWDROP
ELLIE STILLMAN
BELOVED
BEN KRAUTHEIM
ALIVE AT NIGHT
DONGYUN LIU
SEA AND EARTH
LEXI SCHERZINGER
PRIMAVERA
MICHELLE PARILLA
FEROCE
FIFI OGINNI
PINK + WHITE
EMMA JARARD
EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
JACKIE SCHUTJER
DARK LAYERS, NEW LIGHT
THOMAS GILLOTTI
MI AMOR
RANDALL KRAUJALIS
CHECKMATE
COLLAB COLLECTION
REUSE, RECYCLE, REFASHION
AMANDA KLUCK
ASTRO
JESSICA VON ZASTROW
RE-
NATE VANCUYK
PEAKS OF GOLD
AKINDA JOHNSON
SUN SHADOWS
KENDRA WILLHOITE
WITH LOVE & BEST STITCHES
RACHEL HUHN
DETOUR
ROSIE KALIS
ENCHANTED
KATE SMITH
JAMES & MARTIN

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