Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 27, when Boulder’s Macky Auditorium Concert Hall transforms into a hub of innovation, creativity, and sustainability for Trash the Runway 2025. This dynamic design competition, hosted by the Creative Lab at Common Threads, has been redefining fashion for over fourteen years. The show challenges middle and high school students to craft couture-worthy garments entirely from found, non-recyclable, or non-compostable materials.
The mission? To spark resilience, confidence, and critical thinking in young designers through a blend of fashion and sustainability. Over the course of two months, participants source materials and construct their designs independently, with mentorship and Fashion meets ingenuity In a world of fast fashion, Trash the Runway 2025 rises above. by Stephanie Wilson advice from volunteers and staff. The final creations—crafted from items like bubble wrap, trampoline fabric, race bibs, and computer keyboards—prove that high fashion can emerge from the unlikeliest of sources.
The designs take center stage at the Trash the Runway show, wowing audiences with their ingenuity and artistry. Think haute couture meets environmental consciousness, all while empowering a generation of eco-minded innovators.
Trash the Runway goes beyond fashion, partnering with Blue Sky Bridge, a Boulder County nonprofit dedicated to ending child abuse through community education, healing, and justice. Together, the organizations aim to build resilience and confidence in young people, helping them realize their potential in both design and life.
This inspiring event also relies on community support. Donations help fund scholarships for students, expand programming to reach new locales, and ensure a show that dazzles audiences year after year. By contributing or becoming a sponsor, you’re not just supporting a runway— you’re investing in a movement that fuses creativity, sustainability, and the promise of a brighter future.
Don’t miss the show! Head to Macky Auditorium on February 27 to witness the innovation of Trash the Runway 2025. For tickets or to donate, visit the website.
