Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022

When University of Missouri student Lexie Schrock began her college career, her goal was to become a doctor. Self-discovery and a passion for fashion soon turned her into a textile and apparel management (TAM) student — and landed her in the middle of this year’s New York Fashion Week event. Schrock, a senior, was handpicked to represent MU alongside 21 of the best fashion students in the U.S.

Each year, CLC, the university’s licensing agent, selects schools from across the country to participate in a hands-on learning program, U of NYFW. Schools choose a representative who will get an up-close look at the inner workings of the fashion industry. “Our partnership with CLC provides us with many opportunities at the national level that we might not otherwise have access to,” said Sonja Derboven, director of licensing and brand management at MU and CLC liaison. “U of NYFW is one of those great opportunities, and it gives Mizzou students a chance to participate in a unique hands-on learning experience.”

Schrock (third from left), poses for a group photo with makeup guru Patrick Starr (center). Starr and others hosted a Q&A discussing the evolution of beauty standards in the fashion industry.