“The people working to erase your rights are quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. His words were meant to confront them, not conceal them.”

With Haute List – CRESCENDO behind us, Edessa School of Fashion and The Milwaukee Fashion Network are preparing to deliver bold, innovative programming in 2026. We’re welcoming new members, aligning with industry professionals, and stepping into a pivotal year of growth. Now accepting new members!

HAUTE LIST - CRESCENDO Nine days out. A convergence of fashion, sound, and collective presence. Where design becomes language and performance becomes intent. January 10, 2026 Bradley Symphony Center · Milwaukee Ticket link: bit.ly/4aBq3sr

SAVE THE DATE Haute List: CRESCENDO Edessa School of Fashion | Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | ACLU of Wisconsin | The Milwaukee Alliance January 10, 2026 Doors Open 7:30 PM Bradley Symphony Center Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.com/e/haute-list... CRESCENDO means louder together.

No Third Thursday this week. See you all in January!! Please have safe and happy holidays! Stay fashionable!

Edessa School of Fashion Presents: HAUTE LIST – CRESCENDO MODEL CALL Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Drop-in: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. Who can apply: All genders All adult ages All body types All black clothing

WE WERE NOMINATED , AND NOW WE NEED YOU! Here’s how to vote: 1. Click Services Rendered 2. Find Colleges / Universities 3. Select Edessa School of Fashion Link below: bom25.shepherdexpress.com?utm_source=A...

WE’RE HAVING A PARTY TONIGHT!!! If you find yourself at GALLERY NIGHT tonight, stop by THE MARSHALL BUILDING and help us to celebrate our NEW LOCATION!!! DATE: TONIGHT, October 17th TIME: 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm ADDRESS: 207 E. Buffalo St. Suite 605

WE’RE HAVING A PARTY!!! If you find yourself at GALLERY NIGHT on Friday, stop by THE MARSHALL BUILDING and help us to celebrate our NEW LOCATION!!! We’re popping some bubbly for our GRAND OPENING: DATE: Friday, October 17th TIME: 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm ADDRESS: 207 E. Buffalo St. Suite 605

THIRD THURSDAY ALERT! The Fashion of Mobilizing: The Power of Participation Date: Thursday, October 16th Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Milwaukee School of Engineering, Dierck’s Hall 1025 Milwaukee St. Join us for an inspiring evening as we explore The Fashion of Mobilizing!

WE WERE NOMINATED , AND NOW WE NEED YOU! Here’s how to vote: 1. Click Services Rendered 2. Find Colleges / Universities 3. Select Edessa School of Fashion Vote today and help us make history together!

Just in case you missed A Weekend of (DE-FI)ance in March or haven’t visited our site lately...here’s your friendly reminder! We are announcing a strategic partnership with the Milwaukee-based Edessa School of Fashion @edessafashion to bring this vision to life.

Listen to @gjordantv! That’s all, that’s the post! @mkefashionweek #edessafashion #followthefuture #itonlytook100years #letsbuildyourlegacy #comeandgetthisdegree #doingwhatwedo #milwaukeefashion #mkefashion #fyp #414milwaukee #milwaukeefashionnetwork #blackcollegesanduniversities

We presented at the HyFin Anti-Gala for the 3rd time in 3 years. Designers: @matteblack.shop, @yolanda.ballardd @_patriciagolden, @refreshmke @l.affy and @edessafashion students and faculty. Photographer: @thetonyyang Models: @chenoakeating @kxn.el , @divinityl.ove @theofficialasiamaria

We had a cancellation, but we’ll be back in October!

We had an unbelievable experience this weekend at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts celebrating the extraordinary work of the esteemed fiber artist Rosemary Ollison.

We will miss you! Georgio Armani, 1934-2025. #georgioarmani #edessafashion #followthefuture #itonlytook100years #letsbuildyourlegacy #comeandgetthisdegree #doingwhatwedo #milwaukeefashion #mkefashion #consciousfashion #fyp #414milwaukee #milwaukeefashionnetwork #collegesanduniversities

Edessa School of Fashion had the absolute pleasure to host the entrepreneurial young minds of the kids at @bizstarts! The discussions were innovative and creative while the potential businesses they proposed were new and exciting! If this is what the future holds, sign us up!!! #edessafashion

Grif Von Holst, Chief Product Officer at Straightlines AI. With a career that includes digital innovation leadership at Centric Software and collaborations with brands like Gucci, YSL, and Arc’teryx. MSOE: Dierck’s Hall, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI.

CASSANDRA MCSHEPARD - TONIGHT!!! Join us for this month’s gathering on: TODAY, July 17th 6:00 PM MSOE Campus, Diercks Hall,1025 N. Milwaukee St.

Free to the public!

We’re excited to announce that Milwaukee Fashion Network meetings will now be held on the campus of Milwaukee School of Engineering going forward! Join us for this month’s gathering on: Thursday, July 17th 6:00 PM MSOE Campus, Diercks Hall,1025 N. Milwaukee St.

TONIGHT!

LaCage is please to announce that we are hosting The Afterparty after the Thorgy Thor & The Thorestra performance at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra / Bradley Symphony Center. Present your MSO tickets or program for free admission! Tickets for the concert are at www.mso.org

PRIDE, FASHION, MUSIC, ART all in ONE NIGHT ONLY! Thorgy Thor brings her exuberant Thorchestra act to play alongside the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and to celebrate the founding of Edessa School of Fashion, here in Milwaukee Wisconsin! Get your tickets for June 21!

TOMORROW!!

This is what it looks like when a field trip becomes a Bobby Portis meet and greet! @bportistime #edessafashion #followthefuture #itonlytook100years #letsbuildyourlegacy #comeandgetthisdegree #doingwhatwedo #milwaukeefashion #mkefashion #consciousfashion #marn_arts #fyp #414milwaukee

WTMJ4 tells Edessa’s Art In Bloom story with Cassandra McShepard! At that moment , we had no Idea what was to come later that evening. Third time in the winner’s circle in a row! Faith Finfrock brought the heat! #artinbloom #artinbloom2025 #edessafashion

Date: Thursday, March 20th Time: 6:00 PM (Webinar & discussion) | 7:00 PM / 7:30 PM (Live virtual Q&A with Jane Hamill) Location: In person at MARN (Milwaukee Artist Resource Network)

Milwaukee Fashion Network Third Thursday – Tariffs & Supply Chain Issues for Small Fashion Businesses Date: Thursday, March 20th Time: 6:00 PM (Webinar & discussion) | 7:00 PM / 7:30 PM (Live virtual Q&A with Jane Hamill) Location: In person at MARN, 191 N Broadway.