Welcome to the “Dress for Inner Success” Fashion Show Competition!

Get ready for an exciting and meaningful evening on Oct 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM at the Austin Central Library – Special Events Center! We invite you to join us for a night of fashion, fun, and fierce competition as we strive to make a positive impact in the world of fashion and promote self-love and acceptance!

This highly anticipated event promises to be a memorable one as it showcases the unique and creative collections of local designers, all centered around the theme of inner beauty and body appreciation. We strongly believe in promoting body positivity and appreciation for all shapes and sizes, and this fashion show aims to do just that.

It will showcase the creative designs of talented student protégés and emerging local fashion designers. The theme of the competition will be “Look Good, Feel Good”, with a focus on using fashion as a tool to support individuals struggling with mental health issues. We believe that fashion has the power to promote a positive mental health message of ” look good on the outside, feel good on the inside!” In line with this theme, we are challenging designers to defy societal standards in today’s fashion and create collections that celebrates #BodyPositivity, #BodyAppreciation, and #BodyDiversity; and cater to all body types for women, men, or both. Our goal is to provide an event that will highlight clothing that is aesthetically pleasing, will make the wearer feel confident and empowered, and encourages self-love and acceptance.

Competition Details:

We request that designers select a single piece from their collection to be produced in one of the designated colors that symbolize various facets of mental well-being to be featured in a unique event photoshoot promoting mental health awareness:

• Black: symbolizes authority, confidence, and resilience
• Blue: Symbolizes feelings of calm, serenity, and tranquility
• Green: Symbolizes balance, growth, and harmony
• Pink: Symbolizes compassion, empowerment, and support
• Purple: Symbolizes advocacy, independence, and individuality
• Red: Symbolizes energy, passion, and power
• Yellow: Symbolizes hope, optimism, and positivity

Each designer’s “color piece” will be scored using a 10-pt scale based on six categories:

• Adherence to the “Look Good, Feel Good” Theme
• Aesthetic Appeal
• Craftsmanship
• Creativity
• Functionality
• Originality

Competition judging wil be conducted by a majority vote from the audience and a panel of the following three (3) industry professionals:

• Sierra Parker (Director of Education at Texas Fashion Industry Initiative)
• Theresa Satterwhite (Owner of Luxe Loft Model and Talent Agency)
• Richard Samuel (Founder and Creative Director of RichesArt Gallery and Studio)

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a powerful movement. Get your tickets now and experience #FashionWithAPurpose!