A few Friday’s ago, fellow fashionista Sylvia and I attended
the Fontbonne University (FBU) “ReNew, ReCycle, ReUse [RE]FRESH…ingly Affordable” Fashion Show at [RE]FRESH - A Fashion Coalition in Brentwood. Just like the catwalks of Paris and
Milan, this fashion show had all of the glitz and glamour of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: The lights were bright, the music was loud, and the models strutted
their stuff on the runway. But unlike the catwalks of Fashion Week, this
fashion show served a dual purpose: To serve as the senior showcase for the FBU
Fashion Merchandising program and to bring awareness to [RE]FRESH and the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition (FACC).
For St. Louisans unfamiliar with [RE]FRESH, its purpose is to “provide new, repurposed and affordable
clothing to teens and twenties, community service opportunities, and support
for the FACC programs. The FACC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency that strives to
create permanency in foster children’s lives by recruiting and retaining foster
and adoptive families.”
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| Sylvia, a FACC Junior Board member, and I at the [RE]FRESH Fashion Show |
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| With the former director of [RE]FRESH, Jennifer Frey |
In support of this unique boutique, the
community donated everything from the wrap desk to the mannequins and volunteers
donate their time to assist customers, style the store, and organize donated
clothing. In addition to providing a trendy and inviting atmosphere for shoppers,
the FACC volunteers also provide children and families with workshops, support
groups, and life skills training.
A place where I can give back while shopping for affordable fashions? Now that's something I can buy into!
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