The Iowa State Daily collaborated with Ayden Lee and Studio7 Salon and Spa to host the Spring Nightlife Fashion Show on March 24 at Ayden Lee.

The show was planned to kickoff the Iowa State Daily’s Nightlife publication and to celebrate Ayden Lee’s new spring collection.

The night kicked off at 8 p.m. with free drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and the fashion show started at 8:30. There were more than 30 looks included.

“This is a way to bring the Ames community and Iowa State students together and do something fun,” said Tia Ricklefs, owner of Ayden Lee. “The amount of our sponsors shows how many people want to participate in events like this.”

The show featured a mix of must-have spring and summer looks along with elegant attire, including a one of a kind wedding dress designed by Ricklefs.

“Our [Ricklefs & Wrage] idea was to do something fun for the Ames community and to support local businesses,” said Krista Wrage, owner of Studio7 Salon and Spa.

Studio7 Salon and Spa styled the hair and did the makeup for all the models. The models were a variety of Iowa State students, volunteers and staff.

Ayden Lee and Studio7 Salon and Spa plan to have more fashion shows in the future.

Ricklefs said she wants to give a huge thank you to all of the sponsors including: Studio7 Salon and Spa, Olde Main, Smitty’s DJ & Karaoke, Prairie Moon Winery, 5th Photography, Sips, Brewer’s, Hilton Garden Inn, Party Time Special Events, Coe’s Floral and Gifts, Hy-Vee, Mamma Mia! at Iowa State Center and the Iowa State Daily.