Fashion Show

Rescued Runway

A truckload full of upholstery fabric in need of a new home.

A partnership between one of Hamden’s historic museums and one of New Haven’s newest grassroots groups.

Designers spanning generations responding to a challenge: can you turn upholstery fabric rescued from the trash into gorgeous garments?

Trash To Fashion + Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop bring you

Rescued Runway: fashion blooms from the discarded

Saturday, May 2, 5:30 PM.

Featuring designs by:

Tea Montgomery, threads by Tea

Donald Carter, Dons Kouture

Desiree Upchurch, Destruxion Clothing,

And high school seniors Leo Smolinski and Molly McGurk.

Come for the fashion. Stay for the inspiration, as our designers share their process and passion in a Designer Chat moderated by CT Public Radio host Catherine Shen.

Free food by the green pizza truck and Claire’s Corner Copia.

Cash bar.

Ticket price: 0 with suggested donation of $25.

Spanish interpreters available.

Pre/Registration required for entry

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