Creativity and individuality are important to our generation. Students are always looking for ways to express themselves, but in an affordable manner.

Robert Jerrod Brown presented his fashion show, Lost and Found, Friday. It was sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and CAB.

The theme of the show focused around the quote, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.”

Brown, a senior computer information systems major, wanted to showcase affordability in the fashion show. He wanted to show students that they don’t have to have expensive clothing.

“Any clothing can be restyled into something new,” Brown said.

You can even use clothing that others have used, shopping at places such as Goodwill and thrift stores.

Live music and dance was incorporated into the show. Not only did the audience get to enjoy the different fashions, but they were also entertained with great ULM talent.

The first segment of the show focused on Louisiana fashion.

As the show progressed, the models took the audience through the fashions of the United Kingdom, California, New York and Africa.

Each model put their own spin to their “cat-walk”. The audience could notice a sense of pride the models took in wearing the affordable style of clothing.

An added bonus for the fashion show is that it showcased clothing brands designed by ULM students.

Clint Bailey is the CEO and founder of Royal Bum Clothing.

The senior computer information systems major says that the market is oversaturated with shirts with designs on them. But he wanted to do something to stand out and have a product with a meaning behind it.

“You don’t have to be rich to look like royalty. Just pray, work and believe and you can live like it,” Bailey said. “Just being a part of this fashion show is a step towards that overall goal of being successful and making my place in the market.”

Bailey urges his fellow students to shop at royalbum.com. The fall 2013 line is about to launch which features snapbacks, beanies and more.

“If you want to put clothing on that has significant meaning, shop royalbum.com,” Bailey said.

Students are taking their visions and producing products that reach beyond Monroe.

“I’m coming. Slowly but surely I’m making my way to the top and I’m trying to bring as many people with me, especially my team ULM”, Brown said.