Mount Mary University Fashion Department

09/27/2026

Mount Mary Univ. Fashion Dept. is so proud of the three seniors/grads and one faculty member who presented beautifully devised and executed collections at Milwaukee Fashion Week on Friday and Saturday nights!

Friday night’s High Fashion showcase featured ‘Homesick’ by Monserrat Delgado ‘26, ‘Reverie’ by Eliana Ruiz ‘26 and ‘Red Square’ by Asst Professor Elena Pitts. Briana Coronado ‘26 showed ‘Vespertine’ in Saturday night’s Streetwear showcase.

Milwaukee’s creative community is alive and thriving — and Milwaukee Fashion Week is living proof!

09/26/2026

Congratulations to ‘21 fashion design alum Christina Lopez Prado on this exciting award for her childrenswear brand Casita Prado! We can’t wait to see where this amazing support takes you!

‘As the winner of the 9th annual small business competition, Casita Prado takes home cash and a storefront location for its sustainable clothing line.’

📸 Shell Photography/Provided by Near West Side Partners

09/25/2026

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So proud of our students’ work on display by the entrance! These three looks were sponsored by our NOAA/WI Sea Grant — all were inspired by marine life forms and use hand-dyed silk, a natural & more sustainable fiber option!

09/17/2026

Courtesy share for the Common Threads For Cancer Awareness ‘Threads of Hope’ fundraiser fashion show!

09/17/2026

We’re just 9 days out…get your tickets now
— use code 26MFFBOARD_AB for $10 off!

The Code explores the unspoken language of streetwear and the cultural knowledge that has shaped fashion from the ground up. This showcase highlights emerging designers and creative voices shaping the future of streetwear and contemporary fashion. Want access? Secure your code today: https://www.mkefw.com/tickets

09/17/2026

We’re just 8 days out…get your tickets now
— use code 26MFFBOARD_AB for $10 off!

The Invite welcomes you into an unforgettable evening of luxury, creativity, and runway excellence, featuring curated designer collections, elevated styling, and a refined runway production. Secure your invite: https://www.mkefw.com/tickets

09/16/2026

Congratulations to Mount Mary Univ. Fashion Dept. alum Nohemí Chávez Contreras 🌹| Fashion Designer and her brand Moda Libre featured at the grand opening of MOOD FABRICS in Chicago!
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A NEW ERA ⭐️

I was so happy to have been invited as a designer to attend and share a piece of my world at the opening of the Mood Fabrics Showroom in Chicago!! Having a local Mood location has been a much needed addition to the city’s fashion community.

One of the goals I set out for myself this year was to connect with more industry professionals, creatives, and organizations to grow Moda Libre in Chicago. I am grateful for the designers, models, and mentors Ive been able to meet so far. I’m looking forward to new collaborations moving forward. Moda Libre X Mood Fabrics | Fabric & Sewing COMING SOON!! Stay tuned yall 🫶🏽💖

Thank you to everyone who made the opening night so memorable, and a special thank you to the Mood Fabrics team!! Welcome to Chicago 🌃⭐️

09/11/2026

Tickets are on sale now…come out and support our Mount Mary University Fashion Department faculty, students & recent grads who have their fantastic work walking the Milwaukee Fashion Week runway!

Friday, September 25 is high fashion night, and Saturday, September 26 is streetwear night. Join us & support our creative community!

Thank you to Mount Mary for being a Silver sponsor of Milwaukee Fashion Week 2026! Through this partnership, we are able to continue to create meaningful experiences and invest in Milwaukee's creative future. Secure tickets for our events, The Invite and The Code, now: https://www.mkefw.com/tickets
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09/10/2026

Mount Mary is proud to have faculty and senior collections represented at Milwaukee Fashion Week 2026!

At Friday night’s high fashion showcase, see work by design faculty member Elena Pitts and student collections by Eliana Ruiz and Monserrat Delgado. Saturday night’s streetwear showcase will feature senior Briana Coronado.

Get your tickets today and support Mount Mary University Fashion Department’s talent! Use discount code 26MFFBOARD_AB for $10 off your ticket!

The Code explores the unspoken language of streetwear and the cultural knowledge that has shaped fashion from the ground up. This showcase highlights emerging designers and creative voices shaping the future of streetwear and contemporary fashion. Want access? Secure your code today: https://www.mkefw.com/tickets

06/01/2026

Senior Briana Coronado designed her capstone collection ‘Vespertine’ to share her story of growing up in a hyper-religious culture that placed many restrictions on what she could wear and how she could represent herself. She employed difficult textiles such as leather, denim and lace to demonstrate her personal style evolution…and our jurors loved where she landed.

Briana began the design program without knowing how to sew — her dedication to practicing her chosen craft is evident through the premium quality of design, details and construction seen in ‘Vespertine’. We wish you could see it all up close; each detail is so thoughtful and sublime!