By Marcus Smith ’27, Student Correspondent
University of Scranton students from all cultures and backgrounds celebrated their heritage Friday, Nov. 14, at the annual International Fashion Show co-hosted by the United Cultures Organization (UCO) and Asia Club.
Under thematic blue lighting, 42 Scranton students walked the catwalk as models in Friday night’s event, sporting clothes inspired by the 1980s, ’90s and the 2000s.
In addition to the wide variety of clothes on display, the evening also included various regional foods during intermission, a dance performance by the University’s Urban Beats Crew and a musical performance by Berline Louis-Jacques ʼ27, who sang “Creep” by Radiohead.
Fabyan Georges ʼ26, president of the UCO, is proud that the event dramatically highlighted what the UCO stands for as one of the largest clubs on campus.
“People are able to showcase cultural exchange, diversity and where they’re really from,” Georges said. “This is an event that is able to showcase that at its greatest and being able to show that the Scranton community is able to come together and showcase that we are not a school of students who are different, but students who can come together, unite and be all alike as we are all humans.”
He is also proud of the effect the fashion show has on the student body as a whole.
“People who join in are typically scared and not sure if they’re ready. Once they rip that Band-Aid off, it’s an event that is full of excitement and fun,” Georges said.
The final part of the show was the evening’s highlight: Rep Your Flag, an opportunity for students to display their countries’ flags. Students whose cultural heritage spanned 15 countries took part in the section, wearing vibrant outfits reflecting the cultures they come from.