Entering its 31st year in 2025, all proceeds of the show support programming and scholarly initiatives for students.
Entering its 31st year in 2025, all proceeds of the show support programming and scholarly initiatives for students.
Photo: Alaina Lurry ('26) & Dani Lopez ('25)
Photo: Alaina Lurry ('26) & Dani Lopez ('25)
Dr. Frankie Martin founded the Annual Benefit Fashion Show, in partnership with the BSU to raise funds for student scholarships. Since then, she has retired from the college and received MICA’s highest honor, the Medal of Honor.
ABFS raises funds for the Dr. Frankie Martin Grant, which goes towards students in need of financial support. This grant has a marked effect on the students who receive it: alleviating financial stress, helping them complete creative projects, and building their futurity as professional artists.
For three decades, the Annual Benefit Fashion Show has highlighted student creativity in the realms of wearable art. Here’s a look back at collections and photoshoots from past shows.