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  • Any previously constructed garment or accessory is accepted, as are multiple entries from the same designer.

  • The emphasis of the show is sustainability and recycling, so garments/accessories should also have an emphasis on sustainability and recycling.

  • All garments must be appropriate for an all-ages-audience.

  • There is no submission fee; this is a free event. However, donations to the Beading for Breast Cancer program are happily accepted.

 

  • Submission forms (intent to showcase an item) are due by March 14, 2014. Late entries will NOT be accepted.

  • Garments must be delivered by April 4th, 2014 to a site still yet to be determined.  Late entries will NOT be accepted.

  • Designers and models are to arrive to the Visual Arts building 2 hours before the show

  • Designers are required to take the garment home after the show.

  • Designers also must find their own models to showcase their pieces on the runway and ensure those models arrive at the venue on time to prepare for the show.

  • Designers may choose to sell their items after the fashion show and all proceeds from selling the items will go to the Beading for Breast Cancer program.

 

  • There are 5 categories to enter a submission under: Upcycled, Exhibition Pieces, Thrift Store Style, Eco- Friendly Fabrics, Wearable Art.

  • There will be a winner in each category, decided by a panel of judges prior to the show, as well as a People’s Choice Award, decided during the show.

  • Winners of the categories will be based on both the sustainability/recycled aspects of the submission, overall construction, and aesthetic appearance.

 

Judging Criteria

  1. Upcycled Clothing

  • These submissions are to be constructed with at least 50% re-purposed materials.

    • For example, using a t-shirt and sewing it to an older skirt to make a new dress.

    • While entries of this category are similar to the Thrift Store Style, garment materials do not have to be completely from a thrift store; it just cannot have elements that were purchased, brand new, specifically for the project.

  1. Exhibition Pieces

  • These submissions are non-garment pieces, such as purses, jewelry, or accessories.

  1. Thrift Store Style

  • These submissions are to be made from entirely thrifted items.

  • Outfits styled by all thrifted items (excluding footwear)

  • The thrift store items may be re-fashioned into a new, re-purposed garment, but all materials must be from the thrift store.

  1. Eco-Friendly Fabrics

    • Garment must contain at least 50% recycled, organic, or sustainable fibers or fabrics.

  2. Wearable Art

    • Create garment using found or nontraditional items

      • For example, using bike tubes to create a dress.

 

 

Rules for Fashion Show and Entries

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