“This is the number one public university in the nation, and we try to portray that by being the number one fashion show. We’re trying to make it as big as the school is to reflect all the students.”

Despite their desire to create an amazing show, NOiR's members never lose sight of their main goal. They truly understand the power of fashion. Whether they see clothes as a means to unite a diverse campus or as a way of communicating new ideas, they understand the importance of social awareness and love what they’re doing at the same time.

NOiR Director of Social Affairs Danielle McDowell said it best when explaining how she became involved with the organization: “Being able to come here and fuse fashion and community service together, I thought it was just a great organization to be a part of.”