Student-made merchandise, DJ featured on Greene Street
USC Fashion Week kicked off its five-day series of events Monday with merchandise on Greene Street and some special canine models on Davis Field.
USCFW board members set up a table of goodies for sale on Greene Street along with a DJ to keep things hyped up during the three hot hours of the event — not to mention free Jimmy John’s sandwiches to attract people.
“We’ve sold over 50 items so far. That ranges from hair ties, T-shirts and fashion show tickets for Thursday,” said Kerry O’Connor, executive assistant of the USC Fashion Board. “We made all of the designs ourselves.”
O’Connor, a second-year fashion merchandising student, has been heavily involved in USCFW for the past two years.
“I’m most excited for Thursday’s fashion show. It’s what we are really known for,” she said.
USCFW puts on an annual fashion show highlighting Columbia-area retailers to end Fashion Week.
“I’m really excited to see what all of the retailers have for the spring,” said third-year fashion merchandising student Cirstie Bacote, a member of the USC Fashion Board.
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ashion Week continues today with the Student Designer Showcase at 701 Whaley at 7 p.m. T-shirts will continue to sell for $15 for the rest of the week and hair ties for $2.