Marking Pratt Institute's 125th annual showcase, the New York-based university held its 2026 Pratt Fashion Show at Powerhouse Arts on Thursday. Split between an afternoon and evening presentation, the runway event spotlighted 155 looks by 28 graduating fashion design students. Womenswear, menswear and unisex silhouettes debuted on the runway, with many students exploring weaving, embroidery, hand-dyeing and other textile techniques through their creations. Sustainability also played a crucial role in the designs, as the graduating students were required to commit to a minimum of 20% responsibly or sustainably sourced resources within their collections (though many students exceeded this requirement, Fashion Department Chairperson Lisa Z. Morgan said in a statement). Before the runway began, Korina Emmerich of Emme Studio was awarded Pratt Institute's 2026 Fashion Visionary Award. "I was so impressed by how much every student at Pratt held their collection so close to the...
What Is Your Definition Of Fashion?
A popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people. : the business of creating and selling clothes in new styles. : clothes that are popular.