Cotton Club Fashion Show : School Daze

School Daze is a vibrant celebration and reimagining of the Black collegiate experience—past, present, and future. Inspired by iconic media and rooted in Black Illini pride and Black Colligate Experiences, the show honors the legacy, brilliance, and cultural excellence of Black students in higher education. From the yard to the classroom, from homecomings to protests, this show reclaims the narrative: being Black is not only powerful, it's fashionable. It’s a homecoming, a call to pride, and a visual love letter to the creativity, intellect, and style of Black excellence on campus.