Boulder: On February 27, 2025, Macky Auditorium will showcase Trash the Runway, a design competition for students creating couture from non-recyclable materials. The event promotes sustainability and community engagement while supporting young artists and local initiatives against child abuse.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Boulder’s Macky Auditorium Concert Hall will host an innovative event that aims to redefine sustainable fashion through creativity and youthful talent. Trash the Runway, a dynamic design competition now in its 14th year, encourages middle and high school students to create couture-worthy garments using solely found, non-recyclable, or non-compostable materials.
The event, organised by the Creative Lab at Common Threads, is designed to inspire resilience, confidence, and critical thinking in young designers. Participants spend approximately two months sourcing materials and constructing their designs, with guidance from volunteers and staff. The final creations, which consist of materials such as bubble wrap, trampoline fabric, race bibs, and computer keyboards, highlight the potential for high fashion to emerge from unconventional sources.
The show showcases these imaginative garments, demonstrating that environmental consciousness can coexist with high aesthetic standards. It aims to empower a generation of eco-minded innovators by blending fashion with sustainability in a way that captivates audiences.
Additionally, Trash the Runway collaborates with Blue Sky Bridge, a local nonprofit focused on ending child abuse through community initiatives, education, and justice. This partnership extends the event’s impact beyond the runway, promoting resilience and confidence not only in design but in the lives of young participants.
Community engagement plays a pivotal role in this initiative, with donations being channelled towards scholarships for students, expanding programming to new areas, and ensuring the event remains a spectacle year after year. By supporting Trash the Runway, contributors can participate in a movement that intertwines creativity with sustainability, fostering a promising future for attendees.
The highly anticipated show at Macky Auditorium invites attendees to witness the innovation embedded in the designs. Tickets and donation opportunities are available via the event’s official website, securing not just a place in the audience but also a stake in promoting sustainable fashion practices.
Source: Noah Wire Services
