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RePurposed
Eco-friendly fashion show, ‘Repurposed’ returns to Warehouse 242
By Jacqueline Parker
February 21, 2018
By this time, many of us have tossed aside our new year’s resolutions. Sure, they were made with good intentions like better health or becoming more creative, but sometimes they’re just so darn difficult. What if you could enhance your quality of life, help save the environment and your community, and look awesome while doing it? Seems daunting, but you might be surprised how easy that is to achieve.
Just ask Davita Galloway, the organizer for this year’s second annual #RepurposedCLT fashion show and auction. Last year, Galloway was approached by Denada Jackson and Brandi Williams of the City of Charlotte’s Solid Waste Services as part of its Healthy Communities Program. Jackson and Williams wanted to create a fun, educational and inspiring fashion experience for the community, so Galloway partnered with Goodwill Industries to create an upcycled fashion show using second-hand items. The show featured 18 local designers and raised over $1,500 to support area nonprofits
fashion beyond borders
Pearls of Hope Annual Charity Runway Show
Haute Feature: Silk Falsetto
November 12, 2017
Strong. It’s a virtue we all hope to have: to be strong people, to have strong families to make strong differences in the world.
Designer, Dessaka Lockhart, creator of Silkfalsetto, will showcase her current collection of strength and beauty for the Charlotte community to see!
Her collection’s name is More Than Conquerors. It’s dedicated to the constant BATTLES we go through in life!
FSO
Hosted by Power 98
For Sisters Only is a celebration of multi-cultural women showcasing products and services in health and wellness, beauty, fitness, financial planning and more.
F.S.O. 2017 will feature live performances from your favorite recording artists as well as feature guest speakers from all realms of life.
Upcycle
garment
Dessaka Lockhart of Silk Falsetto participated in Saturday’s show. She suggests that those who are new to upcycling start with a small project like cutting the embellishments or beading off an old garment and adding them to a clutch or a hat.
