11 of SFSU’s bravest and brightest Apparel and Design Merchandising students have come together on their own terms to raise awareness on the severity and impact of the current state of higher education in California. Their dress forms are falling apart – and so is their department.
Next week, February 4th, Designing a Difference will present a charity fashion show highlighting collaboration, empowerment, and sustainability at the African American Art & Culture Complex. Tickets are available through Eventbrite for $10/$15 and include complimentary cocktails and snacks before the show starts at 7 p.m., followed by a meet and greet with the student designers and music by Kiwi Time.
Angela Wolverton is featured in Stylequake: Festive First and will present in the February 4th fashion show.
Rebecca Cahua is leading the non-profit organization, along with her sister Esther Allen, with a mission to incorporate every single scrap of leftover recycled fabric into the show. More importantly, she’s making sure she personally purchases the supplies current and future SFSU apparel students deserve to have in order to continue with these kind of charitable fashion shows. “This is a platform for students to show off their hard work while helping others in the community,” says Cahua, who has long been passionate about working with foster children in an upcoming fundraiser. “It’s going to be difficult pulling vodka sponsors for a fashion show targeting kids.”
Ladies! Designing a Difference are looking for additional models. If you’re 5’6 or taller and want to be pampered by the wonderful folks at the Cinta Aveda Institute, who have donated 14 of their best hair and makeup stylists, check out the model application for more information.
