The “Student Night Designer Showcase” at Omaha Fashion Week was held Feb. 21 at the Design Center in downtown Omaha. Omaha Fashion Week has become the fourth largest fashion event in the nation. Nebraska 4-H was among seven groups that presented youth designs on the runway that evening. Thirty-two 4-Her’s were chosen from 17 counties in Nebraska, including eight from Lancaster County. To be considered in the 4-H Collection, garments must have been sewn for 4-H in 2023, be fashion-forward, runway appropriate and display high-quality construction.
The Lancaster County 4-H’ers and the garments they sewed and modeled:
• Tenley Bauman — Black patterned fitness leggings and blush pink cropped zipper hoodie jacket.
• Clara Johnson — Cobalt blue halter-style sequin sheath gown with long tulle neckline train.
• Josie Johnson — Cinnamon satin above-the-knee dress with ivory tulle bow bodice tie.
• Lauren Johnson — Pink cotton print sleeveless jumpsuit with magenta elastic waist detail.
• Dayton Jons — Royal azure blue knee-length coat with hooded collar and floral lining.
• Vanessa Peterson — Sage green chiffon homecoming dress with dyed-to-match applique detail.
• Piper Pillard — Chambray blue multi-colored floral embroidered flared-leg jumpsuit.
• Alexa Smith — Black knit cap sleeve crop top with cheetah print elastic waist skirt.