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AN AMAZING ECO-FASHION SHOW including 4 sections: cultural, art, family and eco-design with break dancing and other surprises.

University students organizing "Fashion 4 Evolution," a fashion show and fundraiser held during the Eco-Fair, may be making eco-fashion history. The show will include organic clothing, traditional dress, and even "wearable art."

Currently auditions are being held for models for the show. Two auditions have been held and another is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, in the Student Union Theater. "If you have ever wanted to walk the runway, here's your chance," said student Lila Wallace, producer of the show. "We want men, women, and children, all ages, and all figures. We're looking for energy and exuberance rather than the typical model."

This year's show is going to be bigger than ever. Since people were turned away at the door last year, organizers have booked the Fairfield High School auditorium for the event, which will be Saturday, May 24.

The show will feature four runs. One will be eco-fashion with organic hemp and cotton designed by local designers. According to Ms. Wallace it is considered significant for designers to show their work in a fashion show. Designers will be asked to submit sketches of their work for approval.

The second run will be a cultural run, organized by student Maria Chookolingo, featuring models of different cultures wearing representative clothing.

The third will be a family run with mom, dad, and the children dressed in organic finery from Natural Selections.

The fourth run will feature wearable art by local artists. One artist is already designing a ball gown made from Radiance Dairy containers.

"We hope to entertain and educate," Ms. Wallace said. "We want people to know there are alternatives to damaging the environment as a result of the processes that are used for bleaching and dyeing cotton."

The organizers are reaching out to Maharishi School and Fairfield High School for volunteers. "We are asking teachers to make the show a project and to have their students make a piece of wearable art," Ms. Wallace said.

Proceeds from "Fashion 4 Evolution" will support the Eco-Fair. Ms. Wallace said that the show is more than a fundraiser; it's an awareness raiser about sustainable living issues, including wearing environmentally friendly clothing.

The student-produced eco-fashion show will celebrate its eleventh year with this show. Working with Ms. Wallace are Tiffany Hoskins, associate producer, Amanda Cousins, theatrical director, and Darjaal Cahill, fashion director--all members of the Fairfield Town Super Radiance community.

For more information, please e-mail fashion4evolution@hotmail.com.

 

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