The Dress for Inner Success Fashion Show Competition will be headlined by America's Next Top Model Finalist Bianca Golden and 13x Award Winning Canadian Supermodel Nini Amerlise and will showcase the creative designs of talented student protégés and emerging local fashion designers. The theme of the competition will be "Look Good, Feel Good", with a focus on using fashion as a tool to support individuals struggling with mental health issues. We believe that fashion has the power to promote a positive mental health message of " look good on the outside, feel good on the inside!” In line with this theme, we are challenging designers to defy societal standards in today's fashion and create collections that celebrates #BodyPositivity, #BodyAppreciation, and #BodyDiversity; and cater to all body types for women, men, or both. We have selected seventeen (16) models ages 17-48 from six (6) different ethnic backgrounds, identifying as both heterosexual and LGBTQIA, and representing nine (9) body types to create a more inclusive and positive environment where all bodies are represented and celebrated. Our goal is to provide an event that will highlight clothing that is aesthetically pleasing, will make the wearer feel confident and empowered, and encourages self-love and acceptance.
This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
