Ariana Gallardo
Members of the House of Fashion club pose for a picture March 25 at Short Notice in Brownsville, Texas.
House of Fashion club aims to pave the way in making it easier for students to get into the fashion world allowing them creative control over their art, according to a member.
House of Fashion President Micheal Montelongo said he wants his club to become a beacon of creativity for students in UTRGV.
“So, when they leave, they’re not only do they have a major, but they have experienced designing and modeling and photography and makeup, and that way they have that for the future,” Montelongo said.
Club Treasurer Dulce Mendoza said there are many Hispanic students who love to create and the university provides an opportunity for them to experience and possibly grow in their art.
“UTRGV is here for you and there’s kids that have the same thing that want to just like to create,” Mendoza said. “They want to like, draw, they want to write, perform and we’re here for that. Like UTRGV has an outlet and House of Fashion is one.”
Brownsville Administrator Karina De La Garza said she established the club in the Brownsville campus so students from both campuses have the same opportunity.
De La Garza encourages students to join the club if they are interested, even if they have no experience.
“House of Fashion isn’t just if you want to be in front of the camera,” De La Garza said. “There’s a lot of opportunities for people who want to be behind the camera, like makeup artists, designers, hair stylists, editors. Like we will take anything. If you don’t have any experience, there’s some way you can help us out if you want to join.”
Head Photographer Fernando Ostos Limon says the atmosphere in the club fuels the students’ creativity and members within the club help foster it.
“It’s a great place if you’re a creative person, if you like to make things, if you have a vision that you wanna get out there it’s a great place to join.” Ostos Limon said. “If you want to be surrounded by people that have a vision that are creative, this is the place to be.”
For more information, visit House of Fashion Instagram.
This is Ariana Gallardo for Vaquero Radio.
