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Buy Less, Choose Well, Make it Last

As part of 2040 Now, NYU hosted a Re-Fashion Show to encourage designers to use creativity, expression, and fashion to inspire action against climate change. 

2040 Now Re-Fashion Show

Take a look at the all the models, designs and great moments from the Re-Fashion Show.

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  • A 100% up-cycled outfit made to embody Chinatown’s fruit stands

    Seraphina Lucas showing off designs by Emma Bautista.

  • The black and beige toned garments and the flying ties create a merge of opposites-- a departure from the past to the present, the old into the new

    Lydia showing off designs by Noa Taieb.

  • Short tops and skirts made of remake in old denim fabrics; patchwork with discarded zippers and fabrics and necklaces made of old metal.

    Lemons Patrick showing off designs by Christina Duan & Anna Lu.

  • Patchwork denim set, created from an old pair of overalls.

    Madeline Lowe showing off designs by Olivia Bobadilla.

  • Inspired by the Bat suit and Irma Vap, this is a vintage inspiration ensemble. with a gold mask

    Xu Shi modeling their own design.

  • The voluminous skirt, with its flouncy layers of recycled paper, The skirt is topped with a structured waistband made from recycled plastic cups

    Dominika Wawrzynika showing off designs by Saanvi Jain.

  • The final look features an oversized white button down, embellished with circles and soda tabs. Silver chainmail gloves, made entirely of soda can tab

    Ayesha Ramen showing off designs by Dani Duffy.

  • This is a bridal celebration outfit of the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Republic of Benin.

    Majidah Allaino showing off designs by Xorlali Fiamafle Plange.

  • A close up of a split-tone off-the-shoulder dress upcycled from two men’s blazers.

    Juls Xi showing off designs by Dani Duffy

  • A dress was constructed with paper meant to be thrown away in Bobst Library.

    Natalie Li showing off designs by Liz Luan

  • The look is inspired by the elevation of trash bags with a white collar.

    Beck Bender showing off designs by Grace Ezzati.

  • This dress is made of deadstock silk from Europe. It has a handkerchief skirt with hand cut flower leather appliques.

    Emily Shi showing off designs by Morgan Grabarz.

  • A button down with patch work and cut-off jean capris.

    Eleni Parpounas showing off designs by Phillip Tattegrain.

  • An upcycled two-piece set with a cropped blazer and mini skirt.

    Claire Durney showing off designs by Dani Duffy.

  • A gray blazer with patch work and cut-off jean capris.

    Zamora Osahan showing off designs by Phillip Tattegrain.

  • A denim reversible Ghanaian Kaftan

    Catherine Sang showing off designs by Xorlali Fiamafle Plange.

  • A long flowing white skirt with a dark blue bandeu top.

    Adelhi Sandoval showing off designs by Christina Duan & Anna Lu.

  • An upcylced outfit with a long black skirt, a top made of many ties and a blazer jacket.

    Haley Schenwich showing off designs by Riya Chaturvedi.

  • Butterfly top fully hand-stitched and created from miscellaneous leftover and stained fabric, black skirt from a previous collection, and suit pants.

    Sianna Fang showing off designs by Olivia Bobadilla.

  • A distressed mossy cropped sweater with a large boutonniere flower sewn on the front and stacked skirt-ppants.

    Ishika Vaish showing off designs by Soren Lui.

  • A grey top with long cut off denim shorts.

    Tacia Mazimpaka showing off designs by Phillip Tattegrain.

  • A black flare skirt with a tier in sparkly, silver fabric with safety pins, sparkly, silver bodysuit with a black, sequined crop-top w/ lace trimming.

    Nora Comtois modeling their design.

  • A black ensemble with plastic spoon necklace and hot pink socks.

    MJ Choi modeling their design.

  • An up-cycled outfit with a skirt and top made of ties and a necklace of ties.

    Lydia showing off designs by Riya Chaturvedi.

  • The top is a bow-shaped, black satin, bikini top with a black mesh, polka-dotted collar with a black skirt with silver, sparkly fabric.

    Olivia Bobadilla showing off designs by Nora Comtois.

  • Red top made from an old pair of Zumba pants the designer accidentally partially melted with an iron, paired with a white skirt.

    Ruoqiao Zhou showing off designs by Olivia Bobadilla.

  • A black tank top paired with a skirt and bag made of plarn, cut up plastic bags turned into yarn.

    Angela Kim showing off designs by Danielle D'Antuono.

  • A black, faux leather bandana top and black, cargo pants with black, faux leather bell-bottoms embellished with black trimming

    Alessia Gatti showing off designs by Nora Comtois.

  • Plant Kween in a plaid button down and skirt on stage.

    Plant Kween was the perfect host for the 2040 Now Re-Fashion Show.

  • Models and designers walking down the stage.

    Models and designers walking down the runway together at the end of the of the show.

  • A student meeting with Plant Kween excitedly.

    Students were able to meet Plant Kween after the fashion show and network!

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The Re-Fashion Show

The Re-Fashion Show showcased designs created by NYU students and was hosted by Plant Kween who described their journey in fashion and sustainability.  

Designs were inspired by the following themes:

  • Circular Fashion: Designs from recycled or upcycled fabrics
  • Less is More: Designs that focus on minimizing overconsumption
  • Sustainable Futurism: Designs using technology that mitigate climate change (e.g., wearable solar panels)
  • Climate Activism: Designs that incorporate relevant climate news
  • Biodiversity: Designs that celebrate nature