ABOUT

Genesis is Ringling College of Art and Design’s largest student-led production of its kind—an annual runway show where fashion, art, and storytelling come together.

Built by creatives across disciplines, Genesis is a platform for experimentation, collaboration, and self-expression, transforming individual ideas into something bigger.

ABOUT

Genesis is Ringling College of Art and Design’s largest student-led production of its kind—an annual runway show where fashion, art, and storytelling come together.

Built by creatives across disciplines, Genesis is a platform for experimentation, collaboration, and self-expression, transforming individual ideas into something bigger.

our story

Genesis began with a vision to create something that went beyond fashion—a space for students to explore creativity through design, performance, and collaboration.

Our roots trace back to Fresco, Ringling’s first sustainable fashion show. What began as a student initiative has since evolved into Genesis: a multidisciplinary creative community united through art and fashion.

our story

Genesis began with a vision to create something that went beyond fashion—a space for students to explore creativity through design, performance, and collaboration.

Our roots trace back to Fresco, Ringling’s first sustainable fashion show. What began as a student initiative has since evolved into Genesis: a multidisciplinary creative community united through art and fashion.

MORE THAN JUST A FASHION SHOW

MORE THAN JUST A FASHION SHOW

Past shows

Model walking on runway during fashion show with a black background; woman wears flowing beige satin dress with long sleeves, loose fit, and a high collar, with short dark hair, painted face, and blindfold covering her eyes; in the background, photographers and audience members are visible, and the runway is decorated with grass and small lights.
A woman with dark wavy hair wearing a black sleeveless crop top and a long black sheer skirt, standing outdoors at night on a pathway surrounded by dry grass and small rocks, with lights and people visible in the background.
A person wearing a detailed red dress with black and white accents, and an elaborate headpiece decorated with flowers, tassels, and a mask with a beak, standing on a dark stage with minimal lighting.

more than a runway

Every Genesis show is shaped by creatives across fashion, design, photography, film, motion, music, performance, and production.

From concept to final walk, we bring different perspectives and practices together to create an experience that extends beyond the runway.

more than a runway

Every Genesis show is shaped by creatives across fashion, design, photography, film, motion, music, performance, and production.

From concept to final walk, we bring different perspectives and practices together to create an experience that extends beyond the runway.

INNOVATE. AMPLIFY. COLLABORATE.

INNOVATE. AMPLIFY. COLLABORATE.

A diverse group of people attending a meeting in a conference room, sitting around a white table with laptops, notebooks, and drinks, with a whiteboard and posters on the wall, a large monitor, and ceiling lights.

what we stand for

Genesis creates space for bold ideas, diverse creative voices, and meaningful collaboration. Through creativity and conscious practice, we aim to connect artists, audiences, and cultures while helping shape a more inclusive future for fashion.

what we stand for

Genesis creates space for bold ideas, diverse creative voices, and meaningful collaboration. Through creativity and conscious practice, we aim to connect artists, audiences, and cultures while helping shape a more inclusive future for fashion.