“The purpose of this board is to showcase how I would have styled my chosen celebrity, Jack Harlow, for the MET Gala with relevance to the theme, In America- A Lexicon of Fashion. Jack Harlow, 23, is a chart-topping rapper known for his hit songs and outgoing personality. I chose to style Harlow in a bright bold look to speak to his personality, but also to transport you back to an iconic time in American history. The distinct 70s elements of this look connect deeply to who Harlow is, particularly with the distinctive disco phenomenon. This board was created through Adobe Photoshop using a grid method. Through this board, you are transported back in time to a glamorous and bold moment in American history while still showcasing the bold elements of Jack Harlow. This project embodies the showcase theme, Our 150-year Legacy of Excellence and Empowerment in that this was my first ever major Fashion Studies project here at Kansas State University. Having never touched Adobe Photoshop before my time at KSU and then to be able to show a proficient knowledge and execution of Photoshop based purely on the knowledge that I have gained in this program. This is a prime example of the Excellence and Empowerment this college has been providing students with for 150 years.”

— Virginia Fullerton