You are invited to showcase your talents by transforming discarded and unwanted clothing into one-of-a-kind wearable art. Are you patching, mending, altering, abstracting? Are you pioneering new feedstocks from old textiles? Are you exploring sustainable materials like hemp, organic cotton, linen, bamboo, wool, silk, mushroom mycelium? We want to see what you’re working on!!
What to expect at the Science Fair: the “Next Step Beyond” home base will provide the space for designers and models to prepare for the fashion show and engage with science fair attendees. It will feature informative educational displays and hands-on examples that illuminate the environmental impacts of fast fashion and showcase the innovative ways local designers and makers are challenging industry norms.
Models will begin with a procession through the Steam Plant and end their walk on the outside main stage to showcase their designs. There will be plenty of space and time for artists and models to interact with fairgoers after they step off stage.
Use your co-creative talents to showcase the science of sustainable fashion and help to combat the environmental and social impacts of the fast fashion industry. Together lets push the boundaries of consumer culture by:
Exploring innovative reuse solutions from upcycling and repurposing, to creating new materials from textile waste.
Supporting your local makers and artisans that encourage sustainable fashion practices that build and invest in a stronger local textile economy.
Educating our communities and raise awareness about the environmental and social costs of fast fashion.
Advocating for systemic change that support policies that promote sustainability and ethical production practices.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2025
The following form will allow you to easily upload the details of your project to secure your spot at the fair. By providing all requested information, you will help us plan the layout of the fair.
We can't wait to see your amazing designs come to life!
