Every year, Salt Lake Community College’s Fashion Institute shows off its hard work and creativity in an exhibition. All the outfits were created as a final semester project by students taking the 20th Century Fashion History course, offered every fall.
“Threads of Labor” was this year’s theme and focused on the clothing people in modern Western civilization wear for work. Students designed full outfits based on this theme, and producing a wide range of creative solutions for workwear. The exhibit showcased a diverse set of workwear from historical clothing to modern office attire.
The exhibit will be on display through March 31 at the Markosian Library on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.
Threads of Labor fashion exhibition, Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Spring 2026
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The entrance of the Threads of Labor exhibition in the Markosian Library at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. The exhibit features designs crafted by SLCC Fashion Institute students. (Violet Stocking)
Fashion design student Carolina Lonazo-Ashton stands next to her end-of-semester project, an overall set for a human and their dog. (Violet Stocking)
Fashion merchandising student Laura Riveros stands next to her fashion creation. This outfit is made to wear to work and then go out all in one outfit. (Violet Stocking)
A men's outfit put together by the organizers of the event. This outfit was created entirely of pieces from the Bruin Closest which is a free resource for all students of SLCC to get office wear. (Violet Stocking)
A workwear outfit made Sammy Bonilla. Sammy is a fashion student at the Salt Lake Community College who focuses on creating accessible clothing for those with disabilities. (Violet Stocking)
Cotton and Linen workwear created by SLCC student Lex Jameson. This student focuses on creating clothing for those who identify as non-binary. (Violet Stocking)
Rachel Bergquist recreated female working class wear from 1810. All the details from this dress work together to create a functional dress that protects from harsh elements and maintains the styles of the Regency era. (Violet Stocking)




