Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI

Guest Critics: Laird Borrelli-Persson, fashion historian, author; Robert Geller, fashion designer '01 AP; Neil Gilks director of educational initiatives, CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America); Nicole Miller, fashion designer, RISD trustee, '73 AP; Lorraine Howes, RISD Professor Emerita of Apparel Design; Reed Krakoff, fashion designer; Peter Som, fashion designer.