Ebony Models held their winter fashion show Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Ronnie Williams Student Center. 

The event was sponsored by Old Navy and 22nd Element who both provided the outfits worn. 

It was the group’s third show since the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the Ebony Models to cease operations according to senior president Adriane Asumugha.

“The club was inactive for two semesters, and I wanted to revamp it,” Asumugha said.

Asumugha was thrilled with the turnout of the event, which was over 200 people. Asumugha, did not foresee the number of people that came out to see the show.

“The turnout was a 10 out of 10,” Asumugha said. “There were a lot more people than I expected. I think the best part about it to me was all the love shown.”

The event was broken up into three sessions where models showed off different looks. The intercessions between these sessions were filled with performances by two dance groups at UCA: Dancers United and Devotion in Motion.

The stage was set up as a classic model runway with lighting to accompany the runway. Ebony Models had multiple photographers working as well as a videographer capturing the event.

Victoria McCauley, a visitor to the UCA campus who frequents events with her friends, spoke highly of the show.

“I think that since COVID, there are so many more events now that get so much more traction. There are a lot more events now. So this, this is so much bigger than I thought it would be,” McCauley said.

“I think every single one of the models did incredible. You could tell everyone was enjoying it. I think it was awesome, it was really a lot of fun. I would recommend anyone coming to this type of event,” McCauley said.

Junior Ebony Models Vice President Brennan “BP” Price said he felt blessed to be a part of this event in any manner. Price said the empowerment factor is a major drawing point to being a part of Ebony Models.

“The highlight of the night for me was encouragement. It takes a lot of bravery to get up on that stage,” Price said.

“We started at the beginning of this year with all different types of personalities, and I just feel like they were all showcased on that stage tonight, but in a confident manner. The way that they should be. Something that they can take to campus and impact the whole campus. Just be themselves, be authentically them.”

More events by Ebony Models can be found on CubConnect or on Instagram @uca_ebonymodels. Ebony Models is accepting new members for next semester.