Matrix Fashion Show Production
The fashion show, Matrix, planned, organized and produced by University Fashion Group, is the nation’s largest university fashion show, attracting thousands to see the collections composed of longhorn attire, sustainable pieces, couture garments, and collections.
‘Matrix’ is "something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form," which can be interpreted in many ways. Designers have these ideas to which they dedicate their time and energy, utilizing their creativity and skills to make those ideas "take form" and come to life. One of the main purposes of the show is to provide the opportunity to express and share that creativity to a large audience so not only are their ideas "taking form" but the process that gets them to that point (all the learning, sewing, creating) is also molding them into a better version of themselves.
Matrix is broadcasted live on the Longhorn Network (LHN) in conjunction with ESPN, which airs through Spectrum, Verizon, Google Fiber, and AT&T Uverse.
VIP bags for the Matrix fashion show
I served as the Director of Events of University Fashion Group for the 2018 to 2019 school year.
As the Director of Events I had many duties for the Matrix fashion show including:
Contacting businesses for 300 VIP bag donations
Contacting people and businesses for monetary donations
Contacting restaurants for food donations for volunteers
Working with the College of Natural Sciences for funding
Designing the VIP bags
Organizing the VIP seating chart
Ordering and organizing food for volunteers
Ushering in VIP guests
Matrix VIP Bag Donors
Bumble
Juiceland
Zipcar
C. Jane
University Coop
Taco Deli
Jugo
Birds Barbershop
Lucky Lab
Mama Fu’s