As classes roll out for the spring semester, a few courses are quietly slipping under the radar, one of them being Fashion Show Production. Each spring, College of the Sequoias Fashion Department hosts its annual fashion show, spotlighting garments created by students. The event features projects from Beginning Sewing, Intermediate Sewing, Advanced Sewing, Draping and Flat Pattern Design, along with original designs created by student designers.
What many don’t realize is that producing a fashion show requires a dedicated team behind the scenes, and that’s exactly where the Fashion Show Production course comes in. Students enrolled in the class become part of the official production crew and take on responsibilities in areas such as marketing, styling, social media, photography and slideshow coordination. Some students also choose to design or model garments, contributing both behind the scenes and on the runway. By the day of the show, the class comes together to transform months of creativity and planning into a fully staged event.
The best part? Students do not have to be fashion majors to enroll and participate in this unique course. All it takes is curiosity, creativity, or willingness to learn. While the course is fun and hands-on, it also offers valuable real-world experience. Students develop skills in teamwork, communication, time management, and creative problem solving that apply far beyond fashion.
Cara Haley and Joella Haley, two COS fashion students, who have designed, modeled and helped produce the annual fashion show, shared how inspirational the Fashion Show Production course has been for them. Joella explained, “While I loved making my own designs come to life, I found it amazing and so inspiring to see how everyone else interpreted the theme and put their own spin on it.” Cara reinforced the impact of the class, adding, “This class has provided me with an amazing experience to not only add to my resume as something I was a part of, but also inspiration to keep pursuing my passion.”
In production roles, both students saw how much collaboration goes into a show. As a producer, Joella managed and communicated with the models, noting that “It was a lot of collaboration to make everything come together” and that “keeping everyone on the same page was a huge task, but I loved getting to work with so many people who all had their own ideas.” Cara supported the production team by taking notes and tracking progress for each class session. She shared, “I learned a lot about all the different aspects that go into making a fashion show. It isn’t just about designing amazing pieces, there are a lot of parts that come together to make the show, and this class was an amazing exercise in collaborating with different teams and working with others to make something amazing.”
This course is a 12-week, late-start class that meets once a week and still has spots open for Spring 2026. Students may take the course up to three times, and it is zero cost class, though regular attendance is essential since collaboration and communication are key to producing a successful show.
For students seeking to build new skills, creative opportunities, or a chance to try something new, Fashion Show Production offers a meaningful way to contribute to one of COS’s most notable annual events.
