LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show returns to the Lewis Theater on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 5 p.m. This annual celebration of ingenuity and style showcases wearable creativity by Appalachian designers reimagining fashion through the lens of sustainability and resourcefulness.
This year’s theme, Foraging, features designers who have crafted their looks using natural, found, or secondhand materials. This honors Appalachian traditions while showcasing modern eco-chic innovation. From wild-gathered elements to upcycled fabrics, the runway will feature designs with a message of environmental stewardship.
Event Highlights:
Runway Show featuring innovative designs from local and regional creatives
Keynote Speaker: Lynda Grose, sustainable fashion expert and co-author of Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change
Live music, refreshments, and a toast to sustainability
Silent Auction & Raffle featuring gift certificates and handcrafted goods from local artists, businesses, and producers
Awards for standout designers and best-dressed guest
Tickets:
$25 Early Bird (available through April 20)
$35 General Admission (starting April 21)
Get tickets at: wvsustainablefashion.com Hosted by the Greenbrier County Democratic Women’s Club, the event supports the Blue Skies Ahead voter outreach campaign. All proceeds help fund local efforts to build a more sustainable and civically engaged community.
