Olivia Napier, a recent Oklahoma State University graduate, was named the College of Education and Human Sciences’ Orange Gown Honoree, one of the university’s highest distinctions.
The honor recognizes one distinguished graduating student from each academic college. Honorees wear a distinctive orange gown at commencement.
Napier earned a Bachelor of Science in apparel design and technology with a minor in entrepreneurship, as well as certificates in business essentials and 3D digital product creation.
Napier, an Oklahoma native and member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, maintained a 3.9 GPA while balancing a demanding academic program.
Napier said college helped her grow, sharpening her time management and problem-solving skills and building her confidence.
Napier showcased her collection at the 2026 Euphoria Fashion Show, with student models presenting her work on the runway. She began planning and sketching last October, and construction lasted through the spring semester.
Her collection featured seven womenswear outfits totaling 14 pieces, including reversible jackets, dresses and skirts. Napier’s collection, inspired by the film “McLintock!,” featured Western details, lace and repurposed denim to honor her Native heritage.
“I am very proud of my collection,” Napier said. “In the beginning, this seemed like a daunting task that would never end. However, the closer I got to the deadline the more light I could see at the end of the tunnel.”
She plans to eventually own a business and sell her own apparel designs. After graduation, she will work locally as a management trainee at a clothing retailer.
For Napier, being named an Orange Gown Honoree reflects years of dedication and hard work.
For a full story about Napier published by Oklahoma State University, visit news.okstate.edu/archive.