The Globe published a profile of Salt Lake Community College student Leo Weffer and his journey to become a fashion designer. Weffer, who graduates this spring, will host his own fashion show next semester.
Weffer appreciates the support he has received from SLCC students and faculty.
“SLCC feels like a family. It has been so welcoming,” he says.
Cherylene Rosenvall, an adjunct professor in the SLCC Fashion Institute, describes Weffer as a gung-ho student with a lot of passion.
“He has a lot of big ideas,” she says with a smile. “He is really good at jumping in. I’ve watched him slowly find his path; he now has his groove.”
Globe photographer Gina Portugal captured several images of Weffer and his designs. Click on a thumbnail to open the gallery.
Leo Weffer dresses a model with one of his designs. Weffer, a fashion student at Salt Lake Community College, will host his own fashion show in spring 2020. (Gina Portugal)
A display of fashion student Leo Weffer’s tools of the trade. Weffer will graduate from Salt Lake Community College next spring. (Gina Portugal)
Salt Lake Community College fashion student Leo Weffer models one of his designs. Weffer will host his own fashion show next spring. (Gina Portugal)
Salt Lake Community College fashion student Leo Weffer. (Gina Portugal)
Fashion student Leo Weffer models a custom piece. Weffer,will graduate from Salt Lake Community College in the spring. (Gina Portugal)
Leo Weffer models a vest he created. Weffer is a student in the Salt Lake Community College Fashion Institute. (Gina Portugal)
