2023 Fashion Show - City Strut: The Sidewalk is Your Catwalk
Join us for the Spring 2023 Design and Merchandising Fashion Show at Colorado State University, City Strut: The Sidewalk is Your Catwalk! This year’s show highlights the talented seniors in the apparel design and production concentration, who have put their hearts and souls into creating 17 signature capstone collections that will be presented at Canvas Stadium on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Student tickets are $15 (CSU student ID/NetID needed), general admission tickets are $25, and VIP tickets are $75. VIP tickets include admission to the pre-show reception located at the Nancy Richardson Design Center, from 5-7 p.m. You may purchase your tickets online or in person at the Lory Student Center information desk.
City Strut is inspired by the “hustle and bustle” of city life that reflects diverse attitudes and styles. The student collections, including punk rock fashion, ’90s club attire, western wear, and yoga athleisure, capture the exhilarating energy of the urban environment.
The CSU Design and Merchandising Fashion Show is made possible through the hard work of the students enrolled in the Fashion Show Production and Event Planning course, DM 474. Students work in one of four committees: Garment and Modeling, Promotions and Publicity, Stage and Set, and VIP and Reception to conceptualize and execute the show from start to finish.
Thank you City Strut Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Christy Sports
Bronze Sponsor
Repeat Boutique
Donate to Our Annual Fashion Show
Sponsors like you help make this show possible through your support of the talent and aspirations of young designers and merchandisers. Browse our sponsorship packages and find an option that suits your organization. We are always grateful for your donations to help showcase our extraordinary student talent.
Become a Donor Today Sponsorship Packages
Benefits of Sponsorship
There are several sponsor and donation opportunities available for businesses and individuals to support the CSU Fashion Show.
Reach a broader consumer market:
- Company logo on promotional material
- Marketing to 500 attendees
- Acknowledgment across social media platforms reaching more than 1,000 followers
Monetary sponsorships are encouraged, as they support the production of our show. All gift cards and product donations will be auctioned at the VIP cocktail reception in support of the department.
Donate now on our online giving page. Contact the Department of Design and Merchandising at dminfo@colostate.edu.
Diamond Sponsorship Package ($2,500 and up)
- Company logo on all posters, flyers, and website.
- Company logo on save-the-date flyers (sent in first week of February).
- Half-page (2.5” x 4.5”) company logo in the program.
- Thank you on our social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Ten VIP tickets to the cocktail reception and the Fashion Show (VIP tickets valued at $75 each).
- Opportunity to share event details and links on your website and social media.
Platinum Sponsorship Package ($2,000)
- Company logo on all posters, flyers, and website.
- Half-page (2.5” x 4.5”) company logo in the program.
- Thank you on our social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Eight VIP tickets to the cocktail reception and the Fashion Show. (VIP tickets valued at $75 each).
- Opportunity to share event details and links on your website and social media.
Gold Sponsorship Package ($1000)
- Company logo on the website.
- Business card size (2” x 2.9”) company logo in program.
- Thank you on our social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Six VIP tickets to the cocktail reception and the Fashion Show. (VIP tickets valued at $75 each).
- Opportunity to share event details and links on your website and social media.
Silver Sponsorship Package ($600)
- Company logo in the sponsorship section of the program.
- Thank you on our social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Four VIP tickets to the cocktail reception and the Fashion Show. (Tickets valued at $75 each).
- Opportunity to share event details and links on your website and social media.
Bronze Sponsorship Package ($300)
- Company name in the sponsorship section of the program.
- Thank you on our social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Two VIP tickets to the cocktail reception and the Fashion Show. (Tickets valued at $75 each).
- Opportunity to share event details and links on your website and social media.
Product Donation Opportunities
In-Kind Item Donations
- Any type of gift basket, product, service, or experience for auction or door prizes.
- These donations are received “in-kind’ and will be auctioned off or given away as door prizes for students
Fashion Shows from the Past
Past DM Fashion Shows
The Design and Merchandising Fashion Show is an annual tradition. Explore student work, press, images, video, and sponsors from years' past.