Our Projects
As a professional fashion club, F&R focuses on creating opportunities for students to express their creative vision and gain insight in the industry through various projects.
Since its founding, the Fashion and Retail Association has hosted an annual Fashion Show featuring work from student designers, models, makeup, and hair artists, and executed by our event planning team. The Spring 2023 show was titled "Gardenia." Drawing its primary inspiration from the Dior Fall 2022 Men's Collection, the show was an ode to all things spring.
The F&R Content Creation Team provides members the opportunity to explore the world of editorial shoots to populate the F&R social media and blog. Members can explore
fashion design, set design, photography, photo editing, modeling, hair/makeup, and more in a collaborative and positive environment.
The F&R Blog creates a platform for students to write articles about all things fashion from upcoming trends to sustainable fashion practices. Writing for the blog is a great way for club members to gain experience in fashion media research and offer the BU community an online fashion magazine.
F&R Speaker Series
As a professional organization, F&R strives to educate members on professional opportunities and diverse career paths within the fashion and retail industries. In Fall 2020, we launched the Speaker Series, a virtual series of live zoom sessions where members can connect with leaders across
the industry. Previously, we have had the privilege of hosting the following professionals: Mona May, Alexandre Birman, Jessie Randall, Kobi Halperin, Alexandre Birman, and Alexandra O’Neill!
Inspired by the success of the virtual speaker series, F&R held its first professional panel in Fall 2022. Hosting five panelists from numerous iconic brands in the fashion and beauty industry such as Allbirds, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani Fragrance, Polo Ralph Lauren, Estee Lauder, and more, the panel was an opportunity for attendees to gain wisdom and insight to develop their own careers in retail.