Fashion Blog: A Fashion Show Comes to Town

Last Wednesday, November 30th, Rent the Runway at the University of Illinois hosted its first fashion show at the Her Campus holiday event. Showcasing twenty new looks for this season, students were able to start crafting their fashion-forward holiday wish lists.  Ranging from party dresses, to cocktail dresses, to even a casual chic blazer, there was something for every occasion.  

 
Watch out America’s Next Top Model! U of I may have some competition for you. All the models featured in the Rent the Runway fashion show were Illini students. This was a great opportunity for these girls to get experience on the catwalk as they strutted down the carpet to holiday remixes courtesy of the awesome DJ. The show was very high energy and the models had such personality as they graced the audience with this season’s hottest looks.
 
Some of my personal favorite looks included the peplum silhouette and a particular festive holiday dress. One of the models wore a BCBGMAXAZRIA gray peplum dress ideal for New Years Eve. Another model wore a Tibi holiday dress—a perfect option for any Christmas event or party. The red detailing on this dress makes it one-of-a-kind and an appropriate choice for the holiday season.  

 
The fashion show brought together a variety of students on campus. I-Style, a fashion RSO (registered student organization), documented the event for their student fashion blog and handled organizing the outfits and models. The fashion show, which was featured at the “Take a Holiday with Her Campus” event, incorporated all the Her Campus girls, including those involved with the Her Campus public relations committee.  Most importantly, the night was a success because of all the amazing students who showed up to the event and fashion show. Their support made everything possible!

 
On a final note, the fashion show stressed that college students are able to wear these dresses too. Just because they are designer clothes does not mean they are a far-fetched dream. The Rent the Runway reps at U of I are constantly handing out promo codes on campus to make renting even more affordable. Contact them via their Facebook page “Rent the Runway at the University of Illinois” to learn more and get your hands out a discount for your next order!