Make a difference through design. Unique wearable fashions made of repurposed, unusual, or recycled materials are the focal point of our Compassion Through Fashion event.

ELIGIBILITY: Any individual who wishes to create a fun, inventive, original fashion ensemble using recyclable materials. Individuals may represent themselves, a local business, organization, or facility.

RULES

• Designs may use fabric as a base, but must incorporate repurposed, recycled, or unconventional materials as key elements.

• Fashions must be wearable and durable enough to last through the fashion show.

• Creations should strive to be fashionable, well made and in good taste.

• All fashions must be non-vulgar, harmless and must cover all private body parts.

• The outfit must be worn by a model on a runway and should not be a hazard.

• The model must be able to ascend and descend stairs while wearing the entry.

• Store bought shoes are allowed.

• Excluded Materials: Glitter is prohibited.

• One design entry per designer, with no more than 2 models per entry.

• All entries must be created by the designer listed.

AWARD CATEGORIES

A panel of judges will score designs based on qualities presented in the following awards:

• Best in Show

• Most Entertaining

• Haute Couture

• Best Themed

• Most Wearable

• Most Creative

• Most Intricate

• Avant-Garde

• Most Original

• People’s Choice Award – audience voting during the show

• Most Funds Raised – opportunity to fundraise prior and during the event

Contact Erica Guyton, Event and Volunteer Director with any questions: eguyton@helpnewdirections.org