MARIA VALENTINA DE PONTE

A throwback to one of my favorite days of senior year.

SCAD Fashion Jury 2026

Being able to present my collection to such an inspiring panel of jurors and have the opportunity to share the thought and craftsmanship behind each piece made this day especially meaningful. The unique way of this year’s jury event made the experience even more memorable.

Designed like a fashion bazaar, each designer had their own booth to showcase their work, connect with others, and exchange ideas before the jury show.

One of the most memorable moments was seeing so many people wanting to try on my basket-woven dress, even Paul Sevigny! Seeing a piece I had spent so much time creating spark so much curiosity was incredibly rewarding.

Looking back, I never imagined just how fulfilling this experience would be. It exceeded every expectation I had, and I wish I could relive it all over again. Forever grateful to @scaddotedu , @scadfashiondesign , and to my senior professor @iamgemmamarsh

Thank you @hblphotography for the amazing photos 🤍

And thanks to all my stunning models 🤍

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