Laura Dawson at DAAP | The Fashion Dungjen

Designer Laura Dawson, a 2002 graduate of the University of Cincinnati's fashion design program, is featured on Bravo's new show, The Fashion Show.

Dawson, a Cincinnati native, back in town to visit family, was at the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Thursday, May 14, to present a guest lecture and host a sample sale of her newest collection.




Her clothes - made from organic fabrics - are contemporary with some signals of vintage inspirations. From the subdued neutral dresses to bold red mini skirts, there is something for everyone.

Dawson will also be at DAAP 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 15, for the second and final leg of her on-campus sample sale.

Dawson recently moved from New York to London with her fiance. I'll post more from my sit-down interview with Laura later this week.