By Mel Banta

Students participated in one of the university’s largest displays of culture at the 24th International Fashion Show on Jan. 30. Hosted by the Student Activities Board, attendees and participants stepped into an enchanted forest to witness a variety of cultural styles and performances.

Asia, North America/Europe, Africa and Latin America were the represented regions.

Jazmin Martinez represents Latin America at the 24th International Fashion Show, Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo by Mel Banta / The Louisville Cardinal)

Students represent Africa at the 24th International Fashion Show. (Photo by Mel Banta / The Louisville Cardinal)

Carmen Espinoza Sissoko represents Latin America at the 24th International Fashion Show. “Abolish ICE” is written on her back, Jan 30, 2026. (Photo by Mel Banta / The Louisville Cardinal)

V/Na Dance Crew representing Asia at the 24th International Fashion Show, Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo by Mel Banta / The Louisville Cardinal)

Anna Hernandez represents Latin America at the 24th International Fashion Show, Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo by Mel Banta / The Louisville Cardinal)

Anne Emongo and Stephan Tagnedji represent Africa together at the 24th International Fashion Show, Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo by Mel Banta / The Louisville Cardinal)

Photo by Mel Banta / The Louisville Cardinal