2008 Cool vs. Cruel Fashion Design Competition

Pictured: Fashion Design student Wajeeha Sarfraz (left) presents her fur-free design. 

Fashion Design student Wajeeha Sarfraz has been chosen to represent The Art Institute of Philadelphia at the Cool vs. Cruel Fashion Design competition sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States.

Students in James Morningstar's Advanced Draping class designed women's evening wear suitable for entry into the competition.

Click here to see Photos of Students' Cool vs. Cruel fashion designs

The students showed their designs to a panel of judges on September 17, 2008.

"By engaging these young designers in animal-friendly fur-free fashion, they are demonstrating the ability to deliver excellent fashion without the use of animal products," said Kristin Leppert, director of the Fur-Free Campaign for The Humane Society of the United States.

"Today's consumers are demanding animal-friendly apparel. These designers will be joining the trend to go fur-free."

The winners in the national competition will be determined by a panel of industry professionals by October 24, 2008.