Fearless Trojans strut down the runway

With live music filling the air, students took the runway under the bright lights in the CVHS annual fashion show, hosted by Fashion Club, in the cafeteria on April 18. With models showcasing designs made from thrifted, recycled, and repurposed material, the show’s main focus was to bring awareness to fast fashion and promote sustainable fashion. 

From outfits solely made of paper to crocheted shirts, students put a lot of dedication into capturing each model’s interests and style into their design. Many proud parents and peers gathered to watch all the hard work put into the show by the students.

“My favorite part was working with the designer to find something that reflected the person, as well as seeing all the creative designs other people came up with,” said model Sierra Quinby. 

The show consisted of many different styles of clothing ranging from dresses, t-shirts, and pants inspired by music albums and traditional clothing. One model wore a hand-sewn shirt inspired by the song “Take a Bite” by Beabadoobee, while another honored their cultural background by upcycling a qipao. 

“My designs were inspired by the cultures of each of my models (Eritrean, Chinese, Japanese, and Czech). Each piece represented the cultural and personal interests of my models,” commented designer Loriannah Shah.

Behind each design, it took lots of trial and error, and for many students, it came with unexpected challenges.

“The hardest part of making my clothes is trying to make them perfectly accurate and properly portraying my models because I want them to feel comfortable and properly represented,” said Shah.

As the show came to an end, applause filled the room, not just for the designs, but for the message that fashion can be creative and personal without having to contribute to the growing waste of fast fashion.