Collections developed by graduating fashion and textile design (FTD) students at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles will make their debut this April during NC State Fashion Week.

Seniors spend an entire semester developing collections specific to their concentration during their capstone course. Textile design students will showcase their collections, ranging from textile samples to fiber art installations, in custom display booths.

When is it? 

• Showcase Opening: Sunday, April 18, 2027, 3-5 p.m.
• Gallery Space Open: Monday to Tuesday, April 19-20, 2027, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How much are tickets and where can I get them?

This event is free!

Where is it and where do I park? 

The Emerging Designer Textile Showcase will be held in Room 2225 in the Textiles Complex on NC State’s Centennial Campus: 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh.

• Parking is free on the weekends. Be mindful of reserved parking spots.
• Permits are enforced Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in faculty/staff, commuter areas and visitor parking locations. Visitors should use one of the designated visitor pay lots throughout campus. Hourly rates apply.

What can I expect at the event?

The Emerging Designers Textile Showcase is a gallery-style event that will showcase senior collections in booths in Room 2225 and additional textile displays in the W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium.

You can walk around at your leisure, spending as much or as little time as you wish at each display.

During the Showcase Opening on Sunday, April 18, there will be a live jazz band, light refreshments and the opportunity to meet and chat with the designers. From Monday to Tuesday, April 19-20, you are welcome to walk through the displays.

What can I bring into the event?

Feel free to bring cameras and to share your experience on social media. Please tag @NCStateWilson so we can share your posts! 

Will the event be live streamed?

There will not be any live-streamed coverage of the textile design gallery exhibit, so be sure you visit the showcase April 18-20!

Are these designs for sale?

The decision of whether or not to sell apparel and textile designs is specific to each designer. Sales are not overseen or processed through the university in any way. 

To contact a designer about a piece you saw during the showcase or about commission opportunities, please use the contact information provided on their portfolio site.

What if I have other questions?

Please reach out to the Wilson College’s Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management by calling 919-515-6632. If you have press inquiries, please email group-tex-marcomm@ncsu.edu.