Models in TASA fashion show (Photo credit: Sajja Ranjit ’29)
Maya Sasaki-George ’28
Arts & Entertainment Editor
On Nov. 15, 2025, the Trinity African Students Association (TASA) celebrated its 12th annual fashion show in Mather Hall’s Washington Room, a black-tie event with the theme “African Opulence.” Students were able to act as runway models to display clothing sourced from numerous African designers, all looking to demonstrate elegance, luxury and sophistication through their designs. The styles of the garments spanned from formal to streetwear to modest Islamic clothing, allowing a wide range of tastes, fabrics, colors and silhouettes to be utilized and explored. A T-shaped runway was constructed in front of the Washington Room’s stage, allowing the models to show off their clothing from every angle. The audience was lively and energetic, cheering on their peers as they walked, danced or strutted down the runway.
Each designer’s collection took on a specific theme and tone, informing the manner in which the models carried themselves and represented the clothing. While some kept it somber and serious, affecting the grave expressions of professional runway models, many more chose to walk the runway with cheerful, proudly confident faces, preferring to demonstrate their comfort and ease in the clothing. Either twirling to display the flowing skirt of a dress or dancing to the lively beats of the DJ, it was clear each model was enjoying themself and proud to display the clothing they wore. Some pieces came in duos, allowing two models in complementing outfits to walk the runway together and play off one another’s energy.
In between the modeling portions of the show were various other performances, including a rendition of Doja Cat’s “Woman,” sung by local singer Berdine J. In other moments, audience members competed to win prizes, including an impromptu dance competition and an opportunity for well-dressed attendees to walk the runway themselves. The show culminated in a series of clothing called “I Am Africa,” with the majority of pieces from this collection featuring traditional African patterns and fabrics. Students proudly displayed their country’s flags on their final strut down the runway, celebrating over a dozen cultures across Africa. The fashion show’s afterparty took place at Cleo.