Collection 2026 student info

All Level 2 and above students with completed garments from Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters are eligible to submit garments for consideration for the fashion show.  Here is some information to help you prepare for this experience:

Fashion Show Directors:       Daniel Faucher & Jim Hannon
Fashion Show Producers:     Jennifer, Jim, SadieAnn, Anne, Faculty, and students

PLEASE NOTE:  The Collection 2026 student fashion show is a large undertaking involving faculty and staff and many moving parts. Deadlines are important to be able to produce the show on time. Missed deadlines have a ripple effect on everyone’s work. Garments not completed to Fashion Show Directors’ approval by the deadlines will not be included in the 2026 show.

Important dates and times for Fashion Show Production Weeks

Wednesday, May 6                                Last day of classes; grades close;
all assignments and are garments due by end of day
Thursday, May 7, 3pm                      Garments due for show consideration
Thursday, May 7, 5-8pm                  Fashion Show Judging Review (see below)
Mon & Tues, May 11 & 12                   Model fittings, 1pm-5pm
Wednesday, May 13, Noon                 Final lineup submitted to SFD staff
Thursday, May 14, 6pm                       SFD presents Collection 2026 fashion show

Post show save the date:
Tuesday, May 19, Noon-6pm             SFD presents Collection 2026 at Chilton Club (private)

About Fashion Show Judging

SFD invites a small panel of ‘judges’ to review final garments to ensure quality and runway readiness. Your garments must be complete and ready to be presented on a model or dress form. You are welcome to model the garment yourself or ask a fellow student or friend to model. You may also use a dress form. Students are expected to answer questions about your work themselves.

Be sure your garments are ready for Review

Your garments are expected to be ready to present to our Collection 2026 review panel. You are responsible for ensuring your garments:

  • Are finished

  • Have lingerie straps if needed, and can be properly hung on a hanger

  • Are pressed

Student roles and responsibilities for Fashion Show production

  • Students are expected to assist with throughout Production Week to the extent possible. We understand you have family and work responsibilities.

  • Students in Level 2 and above who are showing work will assist back stage as model dressers and any back stage production, as directed by Daniel

  • Students not showing work are asked to assist with “front of house” jobs during production week leading up to the show, and with setup and guest services jobs on the day of the show. Click HERE to view and sign up for student volunteer roles.

  • Chilton Club info:  On May 19, SFD has been invited to present Collection 2026 at a private event at the Chilton Club in Boston. There are additional student volunteer roles and expectations on this day. Please mark your calendar. We will send a separate message with Chilton Club show details and timing.

Collection 2026 Fashion Show dates and time   

Thursday May 14, 6-8pm,     31 St. James Ave., 6th floor

              6:00pm            Doors open
6:30pm            Graduation, Scholarships & Awards ceremony
              7:00pm            Collection 2026 Fashion Show

  • Please note: for the safety of our models, we will not be able to seat late arrivals.

  • SFD will send a welcome email a few days before the show to all guests who have purchased tickets in advance in order to orient guests to our location and parking information. We encourage students to also communicate clearly ahead of time with your guests information that will assist them with parking and on-time arrival.

  • There will be light appetizers and a cash bar available during the show

Fashion Show TICKETS       

  • Students are expected to “work” the show and therefore do not need a ticket.

  • ALL other guests must have a ticket

  • Tickets are $35 and available on Eventbrite. 

  • Tickets are General Admission. There is limited runway seating but plenty of standing room with good viewing throughout the space

  • Reserved seating is for SFD Board, show sponsors, and SFD invited guests only

  • Please contact SadieAnn if any of your guests require seating accommodations

  • Guests do not need to present tickets at the door; guests will be checked in by our greeters at the door under the name used to purchase tickets.

Graduates

Congratulations! You will receive 4 tickets to the Fashion Show; additional tickets are $35 and available on Eventbrite. 

It is an SFD tradition for graduates to wear a white garment of their own making, if you choose

Please be sure you have emailed Anne (apellenq@sfdboston.org) with the correct spelling of how you would like your name to appear on your Certificate

Collection 2026 Merch!

Be sure to visit the SFD merch stores on our website!