Mimicry: Fashioned by Nature Fashion Show - Michigan Tech Theatre

MICHIGAN TECH THEATRE SERIES EVENT

"Mimicry: Fashioned by Nature is a fashion show centered on transformation, sustainability, and inspiration from the natural world.

Whether drawing inspiration from the movement of water, the iridescence of butterfly wings, or the transformation of discarded materials into something new, Mimicry celebrates creativity, innovation, and the belief that meaningful design can emerge from both the natural world and the materials already around us.

Designers are invited to create work in the following ways:

Explore biomimicry by looking to nature for inspiration- study the shapes, textures, structures, or systems found in plants, animals, or ecosystems and translate those ideas into fashion design.Focus on upcycling by transforming existing or discarded materials into new garments or accessories, creating unique textiles and objects from things that might otherwise be wasted. Or combine both approaches through upcycled biomimicry, using reclaimed materials to create designs inspired by nature’s forms and functions.Things to know

DATE | Thursday-Saturday, February 18-20, 2027
TIME | 7:30 p.m. each night
SEATING BEGINS | 7 p.m.
LOCATION | McArdle Theatre
EST. RUN TIME | TBA
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($10 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?
CONTENT GUIDANCE | TBA

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Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Performers

Meet the designers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

About the Presenter

Michigan Tech Theatre creates live entertainment events for the Keweenaw, sharing the creative and scholarly work of students and faculty from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Performances range from traditional stage plays and musicals–performed in the McArdle Theatre or on the Rozsa stage–to haunted houses, interactive museum displays, and fashion shows.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

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