On Oct. 24th, the Fashion Visual Merchandising class, created different displays at Lollie’s Casual Couture, near Presque Isle.

The event allowed Fashion Merchandising students to create different displays throughout the store. It also required them to work in teams to create a unique and appealing display. Each dis- play had its own theme.

“There are different categories and we got to put together a virtual merchandising presentation. It was really fun,” Kallie Olear, senior Communication major andFashionMerchandisingmi- nor said.

Each theme or category was

aimed toward females and had a variety of clothing and accessories from Lollie.

“Our theme was ‘Mom’s Night Out.’ We really didn’t know what to expect when we go there but this was a totally cool experience. It was hard to find where to put everything but my group was awesome and we created a great display” junior Fashion Merchandising major, Chloe Speranza said.

“Mom’s Night Out” was not the only theme featured. Some other themes were denim and date night.

“We had denim and did a 70s, 80s vibe.It was a lot of fun working with our fellow classmates and putting on a great event” senior Marketing major, Michaela Thomas said.

The event had free food and was sponsored by several businesses in the Erie community, like Brew HaHa, Rue 21, The Preppy Pickle, Pointe Foure, Splash Lagoon, Claytopia, Rosebud and Co., GetGo, Teresa’s Deli and Board and Brush.

It also featured a raffle for thosewhocametosupportthe Fashion Department.

There was even a competition during the event.

Each visitor got to vote on theirfavoritedisplayandifthey decided to buy clothing, they got 10% off.

“I really enjoyed putting my display together. We worked really hard on it. It’s hard to believe it’s over. I am going to miss working with my team” Olear said