After gowns, sportswear and collections had their moment on the catwalk during the UT Fashion Show Synthesis, apparel design students received awards in a number of categories. The awards are named after Dr. Ardis Rewerts, founder of the Apparel Design Program at UT.
The University Cooperative Society Best Collection 2017
Best Collection: VERONICA LOZANO
Honorable Mention: MELINDA LAWRENCE
The University Cooperative Society Most Marketable Collection
Best: LINETTE MONTANA
Honorable Mention: RACHEL SPROSS
The University Cooperative Society Best Technical Collection
Best: CHRISTINE MINAH LEE
Honorable Mention SHEROID EVANS
Most Innovative Collection
Best: DEE TING
Honorable Mention: JORDAN BUTLER
Performance/Active Wear
Best: MELINDA LAWRENCE
Honorable Mention: SHEROID EVANS
Evening Wear
Best: VERONICA LOZANO
Honorable Mention: KATE WADE
Austin-American Statesman Bridal Wear
Best: ELEXIS "LEX" SPENCER
Honorable Mention: ARIANA FUNUG
The School of Human Ecology Director's Design Challenge
Best Design: ALEXANDRA LEE
Honorable Mention: ELINOR WENDLAND