Creativity meets fashion at the Fashion and Trashion Show
From eco-friendly student designs to inspiring runway moments, this vibrant event celebrated sustainable style and local talent.
Screams of excitement and thunderous applause echoed through the school grounds of EcoKids Primary on May 24, as learners, designers, models, teachers, and parents gathered for the second annual Fashion and Trashion show.
The vibrant event transformed the school grounds into a lively celebration of eco-conscious fashion, blending style with creativity and community spirit.
The Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora organised the event in collaboration with JT Bespoke Designs, Homestead Helpers, and the Rampage Modelling Agency.
Wowing the crowd with confident runway struts, models from the Rampage Modelling Agency showcased more than 75 unique garments. These were the handiwork of students from the St Albans Sewing School, based in Daveyton and led by designer Jimmy Matsho of JT Bespoke Designs.
Matsho said his students began designing the garments in March.
“They worked tirelessly to create something meaningful, and I was thrilled to see two of our designs purchased during the event,” he said.
The show also featured eco-friendly innovation designs by learners from 10 schools across Benoni, using materials such as paper, newspapers, plastic, and other recyclables.
Church of the Way Primary School claimed top honours in the high school category, while St Dunstan’s Preparatory School triumphed in the primary category.
Participants were judged on their use of recyclable materials, creativity, wearability, and overall appeal.
Two wheelchair-bound models, Landi Bulger and Thembi Ngubane of St Giles Association Home in Kensington, also debuted the JT Bespoke Designs clothing collection.
Nina Visser of Homestead Helpers said the event was a success, with more attendees than last year.
Garth Smithard, president of the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora, praised the collaboration.
“We planted the seed with Homestead Helpers last year, and it’s flourishing beautifully. We wish for continued progress going forward,” Smithard said.
Debbie Moore of Rampage Modelling Agency said 57 models from their agency, aged five to 25, participated in the show.
“Preparations started two months ago. From casting to fittings, the show was a true community effort and a joy to be part of,” she said.
Francis and Janet Callard of Rotary District 9400, who were unable to attend, gave fellow Rotarians a large box to surprise Matsho with a donation of brand-new haberdashery items for the sewing school.
Proceeds from the show will be shared between the St Albans Community Sewing Project and Homestead Helpers.
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