Fashion Forward 2023 – The Gift of Fashion
The theme for the 2022-2023 event was The Gift of Fashion.
We had more than 250 students from 7 schools participating in the competition at two levels. The Designer students sewed a tote bag project, and the Couture students created doll clothing to determine who were going to advance to Round 2 of Fashion Forward. Finalists made full-sized garments out of navy blue fabric provided by Allegiant Air, trim from Star Costume, and any other necessities purchased with a $30 gift card provided by Junior League of Las Vegas. Students showed off their custom creations on April 29th at Zappos Theater.
On behalf of the Junior League of Las Vegas, teachers, and students we would like to thank our sponsors Allegiant Airlines, Star Costume, Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Zappos, and the Las Vegas Fashion Council for supporting Fashion Forward and look forward to seeing you on the runway next year!
Fashion Forward 2022 – Reuse. Reimagine. Refashion
The theme for 2021-2022 was Reuse Reimagine Refashion: Creating Fashion Sustainability.
We had 373 students from 7 schools participating in Round 1. The Designer students sewed a pencil pouch project, and the Couture students created an up-cycle garment to determine who were going to advance to Round 2 of Fashion Forward. The top 25% participants or 46 finalists advanced to Round 2 and the project culminated in a Fashion Soiree on April 30th, 2022 where students showcased their exciting original designs to the community.
On behalf of the Junior League of Las Vegas, teachers, and students we would like to thank our sponsors Goodwill, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Allegiant Airlines, and the Las Vegas Fashion Council for supporting Fashion Forward and look forward to seeing you on the runway!
Fashion Forward 2019 – Legendary Leading Ladies
In 2019, the JLLV Fashion Forward Committee, along with Star Costume and Theatrical Supply, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, & Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, hosted “Legendary Leading Ladies of Stage & Film!” More than 300 students from 12 high schools began the competition in the fall. Only 68 remained following a challenging elimination round that tasked the young designers with creating a muslin hoodie or button-down shirt to showcase their skills. Our students were given Legendary Leading Ladies as inspiration for their designs and worked diligently all semester to make their one-of-a-kind garments come to life with fabric generously donated by Star Costume and Theatrical Supply!
Fashion Forward 2018 – Lights, Camera, Fashion!
In 2018, Fashion Forward was themed Lights, Camera, Fashion! Students were given iconic films and musicals as inspiration for their designs and worked diligently all semester to make their one of a kind garments come to life with fabric generously donated by Star Costume and Theatrical Supply. See some of the incredible student pieces below:
