Surprising backs, earth tones, bright colors, distinct pocket and zipper placements and a look into the past were just a few of the trends spotted Saturday night at Iowa State’s annual student-run textiles and clothing fashion show.

The Fashion Show 2012 brought thousands of people out to Stephens Auditorium to watch the work of 60 designers and more than 100 committee members walk the runway. The show boasted 130 select garments worn by 65 models, which makes Iowa State’s fashion show one of the largest in the country.

“It’s a bigger deal than you think,” said Natalie Larson, senior in apparel, merchandising, design and production. “Other universities that do fashion shows at their schools look to Iowa State to see what we’re doing and how we’re doing it.”

The night was a showcase of student imagination and talent as ISU students showed off accessories, dresses, shirts, shorts, skirts, menswear and everything in between.

Runway shows are typically for individual designers, so the diversity that comes from a 60-designer show is particularly remarkable, said Larson, a designer and member of the fundraising committee.

“The most unique part of our show is the creativity,” said Lisa Bradshaw, senior in apparel, merchandising, design and production as well as one of the three producers of the show. “Our design program is very strong and all of our designers are amazingly talented.”

Guest designer Todd Snyder gave the audience a preview of his 2012 menswear line “American in Paris.”

Snyder, who was recently selected as one of GQ Magazine’s best new menswear designers, is an ISU alumnus who has worked with J. Crew, Gap and Ralph Lauren. His line showed off thick outerwear matched with slim pants for men that was inspired by Ernest Hemingway.

“It’s time-consuming,” said Andrew Paulsen, junior in apparel, merchandising and design, who was a model for the show. “It isn’t just walking and turning like people think, it is a lot of hard work and dedication.”

All of the garments in the show were selected in early spring and were evaluated by three guest judges who picked winners for 28 awards in 15 categories that spanned from eco-friendly to wearable art and streetwear to special occasion.

The winners of the awards were announced at the end of the show. Senior designers Carleigh Rose and Annihka Murray won best in show with their transformable, free-flowing dress, “Bric-a-Brac Bouquet.”

Zachary Davis and Lauren Dixon, also seniors in the apparel program, were announced as the People’s Choice for their black formal gown called “Black Swan.”