Sustainability Under the Stars (SUTS)
Designer Guidelines
THE CHARGE
Create wearable designs from repurposed materials sourced at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes. Designers may submit in either one of these categories:
- REMADE: Upcycled, repurposed, and reworked clothing. This category showcases the reconstruction of pre-loved items and may incorporate taking garments apart and piecing back together (e.g., deconstructing old jeans to create a tailored denim dress), or using unexpected source material to construct a look (e.g., using curtains to make a skirt).
- RELIVED: Runway-ready fully thrifted looks. These designers are putting extraordinary looks together entirely composed of items thrifted from Goodwill of the Finger Lakes.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Individual designers
- Design teams (up to 2 people)
- People of all ages (individuals under 18 years of age must have an adult contact)
- Individuals residing within the region Goodwill of the Finger Lakes serves (locations HERE)
PARAMETERS
- Designs must be made from at least 75% Goodwill-sourced materials. (Exceptions: shoes, thread, zippers, snaps, etc.)
- Each designer should plan on creating 4-5 looks
- All looks should be created with our family-friendly environment in mind
- All looks should be safe to wear
- No nudity
- No glitter
- No pets (sorry!)
- Must be available for 9/10 dress rehearsal and 9/12 fashion show in Rochester, NY.
THE FINE PRINT
- Media release forms are required for all designers and models. Photos and videos will be used on Goodwill of the Finger Lakes' website, social media platforms, and for other marketing purposes.
- Designer bio and description of concept, inspiration, and materials used due by 8/22. This information will be used for promotions and publicity efforts.
- Designers recruit their own models and can serve as models themselves.
- Capturing and sharing the various stages of your works-in-progress is encouraged! We would love to tease out your creations across our social channels leading up to the event.
- Each designer receives one ticket to the event.
The Sustainability Under the Stars review committee will review all applicants’ information and may follow up if additional information is needed. Goodwill of the Finger Lakes reserves the right to make final determinations on which designers will be part of the 2025 show.
Questions? Send an email to community@goodwillfingerlakes.