AMES, Iowa – One hundred twenty youth from 71 counties took part in the 2018 Awardrobe Clothing Event held Aug. 9 at the Iowa State Fair. The event gives participants the opportunity to showcase their apparel design and production knowledge, as well as creativity skills. As a part of the showcasing experience, youth complete a comprehensive report and participate in conference judging. The event concludes with a runway show for all participants.
“4-H’ers in the Awardrobe Clothing Event are evaluated on their oral and written communication skills, project goals, choice of clothing and knowledge of the garment, as well as their poise and confidence displayed while modeling their outfits,” said Bonnie Dalager, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H youth program specialist.
The event has three categories: clothing selection – participants select or purchase an outfit for a specific occasion; fashion revue – the garment is constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted or crocheted by the participant; and the $15 challenge – the 4-H’er purchases an outfit for $15 or less from garage sales, consignment shops or clothing resale stores.
State fair participants are nominated for the Awardrobe Clothing Event within their county 4-H program. Recognition opportunities include gift cards for top-ranking class participants, and sponsored awards by the Central Iowa Sewing Guild and a $500 scholarship awarded by Iowa State’s apparel, merchandising and design program.
The following youth earned top five class awards in the state fair Awardrobe Clothing Event. The recognition includes a certificate and gift card.
Fashion Revue Recipients
Lauren Hansen, Boone County
Reanna Orbrecht, Shelby County
Chloe Coover, Woodbury County
Megan Buyert, Marion County
Kenna Smith, Henry County
Clothing Selection Recipients
Allison Bermel, Woodbury County
Andrea Ubben, Tama County
Emma Hay, Polk County
Erin Smith, Cerro Gordo County
Jabezz Husmann, Jones County
$15 Challenge Recipients
Emily Van Regenmorter, Lyon County
Jessica Jean, Dallas County
Joy Westercamp, Van Buren County
Landra Reece, Boone County
Maggie Kats, Sioux County
The following youth received specialty awards from our sponsors. The Central Iowa Sewing Guild sponsors an award for excellence in the fashion revue (constructed garment) class. The Department of Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management, Iowa State University, sponsors an award for the projects that reflect current fashion trends.
Central Iowa Sewing Guild
Chloe Coover, Woodbury County
Lauren Hansen, Boone County
On Trend Award
Faith Johnston, Fayette County
Kortni Gensley, Iowa County
Scholarship Winner
Alex McDougall, Osceola County, earned special recognition for ranking in the top of Awardrobe Clothing Event participants and expressing an interest in furthering her education in the apparel, merchandising and design, event management or hospitality management programs at Iowa State University. The Department of Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management sponsored the $500 scholarship award.