Las Cruces, New Mexico – On Thursday, April 23rd at 6 p.m., New Mexico State University’s Fashion Merchandising and Design students and faculty will host their annual Aggie Fashion Week and the Annual Sustainable Fashion Show. Students will showcase their 2026 fashion designs utilizing recycled materials and repurposed garments, embracing the theme, Reimagine.
Each design is carefully thought out and constructed over many hours of work, allowing each student to express their connection to the theme. This one-of-a-kind event will be held in the heart of NMSU’s campus in the Aggie Lounge at the NMSU Corbett Center Student Union. Entry to the fashion show and fashion week events will be free to the public.
The week of April 23 marks Aggie Fashion Week, a dynamic series of events hosted by the NMSU Fashion Club. Beginning Monday, April 20, the week will feature a range of engaging activities, including a guest speaker appearance by Nevena Christi, owner of Rocketbuster Boots, an Aggie Thrift x Depop pop-up shop, and a Flowers and Fashion Earth Day Celebration, hosted throughout the week. Additional event details are available via their Instagram @nmsufashion.
Fashion Show: Thursday, April 26, 2026 @ 6pm Aggie Lounge, NMSU Corbett Center For more information, please contact Becca Strong at [email protected] Dr. Kelley Coffeen at [email protected] or Dr. Insook Ahn at [email protected].
[Fashion Merchandising and Design is an applied business program that focuses on the diverse aspects of the fashion industry. Our degree plan brings together the creative aspects and competitive business knowledge needed in this fast-paced industry. It includes major courses in apparel construction and design, textile science, fashion merchandising, and promotion with supporting coursework in areas such as art, accounting, business administration, communications, marketing, and management. Students also have the opportunity for: practical experience through retail or design internships, development of professional business skills and attitudes, development of leadership skills, development of an understanding of cultural diversity and social responsibility.]
