Blinding lights, shocked gasps and staring eyes — this is the experience for Fashion Arts Club (FAC) runway models.
Hosted in Palm Court March 25 with a three-dollar cover charge, the Green Light Fashion Show served up chic looks with a sustainable twist, sharing commentary on the fashion industry’s unethical practices through sustainable pieces, with all proceeds from the fashion show being donated to People For Community Recovery.
Featuring original looks designed by FAC fashion design and stylist teams, the show struck an exciting balance between sustainability and beauty.
With the help of a sustainability team — composed of environmentally conscious Loyola students, FAC ensured all items used in the show’s three sections— Green, Greed and A Sustainable Future — were sourced ethically. All pre-owned pieces were acquired from The WasteShed Evanston and thrift stores.
Wearing a pre-loved matching tube top and flowy maxi skirt, FAC President and third-year student Betty Kifle introduced the show and explained the importance of sustainability and community.
Third-year Lauren Mullan walked smoothly down the runway, wearing a tank top and skirt made of shopping bags from fast-fashion retailers.
DJs for the FAC curated the energy for the evening with R&B, rap and pop tunes.
First-year Ben Gilliam strutted down the runway in all black, adorned with tags from popular high-end retailers like Alo, Aritzia and Princess Polly.
FAC stylist Carolina Toro strutted with mystical silver face paint, strutting in a chic thrifted outfit.
Kenyon Shotwell’s black trashbag dress served as a commentary on excess waste in the fashion industry.
Fourth-year Alexandra Prodoehl wore a white corset covered in computer keys and draped in festive string lights with a computer mouse scarf, presenting a new way to prevent E-waste.
Second-year multimedia journalism and political science major Lexi DeHart walked down the runway with a red handprint on her face, a symbol of solidarity with missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
First-year roommates Abhika Mishra and Paige Hesting had their hair braided together, representing the necessity of togetherness in securing a sustainable future.