Now, Lunar Gala is arguably one of the largest fashion events in Pittsburgh, having sold out nearly 1100 seats each year with 140+ students involved in producing, designing, modeling, and dancing in the show. Students across all majors and cultures create original and creative lines, infusing technology and complex materials with wearable fashion. Last year, 17 design teams created nearly 150 looks that incorporated mood sensing Intel chips, glow-in the dark resin, sheet metal, and much more reflecting the culture, technology, and reactions to current events in society.
In recent years, Lunar Gala has been able to branch out into the greater Pittsburgh community and collaborate with local creatives.
Although Lunar Gala has developed into a much larger production, it stays true to its original intent. Every year, the theme of the show is centered around the Zodiac animal of the lunar calendar.
