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Before the Show: A Behind the Scenes Look at the 2023 Homecoming Fashion Show

Y2k, gave Howard creatives – from models, to stylists, to dancers –  the opportunity to share their work on the runway. 

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The 2023 Homecoming Fashion show, based on fashion culture from the 90s and Y2k, gave Howard creatives – from models, to stylists, to dancers –  the opportunity to share their work on the runway. 

Senior models, Natalia Allen and Jamie Hodges stand in line, waiting to kick off the 2023 Homecoming Fashion Show on October 19, 2023. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Sophomore model, Britney Celamy poses outside the styling room before she hits the runway. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Junior, Dominique Killings, gets her hair styled by junior, Nyla Harris, before the show. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Stylist, Nyla Desamours, adjusts sophomore, Liyala Wesongo’s jacket backstage. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Junior stylist and dancer, Alyssa Watts gets her hair done. In her lap is the outfit she made for Lady London, the rapper and Howard alumna that made a special guest appearance at the 2023 Homecoming Fashion Show. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
The models weren’t the only ones adorned with custom fits. These dancers pose backstage sporting Febreeze sweat suits designed by Howard alumna, Rachel Motley. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Sophomore, Tori Craig waits for styling to add the finishing touches to her outfit before she’s called to the runway. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Howard alumna, Nya Lorraine gets her makeup done by junior, Damrias Moore. Lorraine is the creator and co-host of Her Sole Podcast and frequently collaborates with the Jordan Brand. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
The 2023 Homecoming Fashion Show was inspired by hip hop and fashion culture of the nineties and early 2000s. Stephani Clark, senior psychology major and founder of Smiles by Steph, adds a tooth gem – iconic bling from the era –  to senior model, Aliana Victor. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Sophomore, Jayvyn Morthel awaits the final touches on his hair accessories. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Dancers go through their pre-show rituals before heading to the stage. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)
Students line up outside of Cramton Auditorium, waiting in anticipation for the 2023 Homecoming Fashion Show. (Nolan Baynes II/The Hilltop)

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