Critique & Evaluation
Date: April 4, 2025
Senior designers - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: TECH 3rd floor lobby
All designers present their collections to our RUNWAY judges, who are professionals in the fashion industry. This real-world experience helps build professional presentation skills and allows students to showcase their creative talents in a jury setting. Each garment is judged on the 1) construction and quality, 2) fabric and material selection, 3) design creativity and originality, 4) fit and functionality, 5) market appropriateness and appeal, 6) overall aesthetic and style. The judges rate each look on a scale of 1 -10, with 10 being the highest mark. Click HERE for the full rubric.
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Student Collection Award - $300 Sponsored by Buffalo Fashion Week
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4th Place Senior Designer - $250 Sponsored by Uwill: Student Mental Health & Wellness
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3rd Place Senior Designer - $500 Sponsored by Burchfield Penney Art Center
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2nd Place Senior Designer - $750 Sponsored by GoodWill of WNY
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1st Place Senior Designer - $1,000 Sponsored by Nancy Belfer
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Best in Show - $1000 Sponsored by Renata Toney
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On the day of the show the judges return to view your performance. The Best in Show award is selected according to the overall final presentation and show performance.
All winners will be announced on stage April 26th.
Critique & Evaluation Presentations:
During the Critique & Evaluation session, designers will have the opportunity to showcase their work and receive valuable feedback from our esteemed judges.
Here's what to keep in mind:
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Prepare and Practice: Thoroughly prepare your presentation and practice in advance.
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Dress Professionally: Present yourself in a professional manner.
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Introduction: Start with a brief introduction of yourself.
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Explain Inspiration: Share the inspiration behind your design.
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Discuss Choices: Explain the materials and design choices you've made.
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Highlight Features: Point out unique aspects of your work.
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Answer Questions: Be prepared to respond to judges' questions.
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Confidence: Maintain a calm and confident demeanor.
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Feedback: Be open to constructive criticism.
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Timing: Respect the allocated presentation time.
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Gratitude: Show appreciation to the judges for their time and feedback.