Sustainable Fashion Competition

Welcome Eco-fashionistas & Emcees! 

In honor of Earth Day, Metrolink is hosting its first fashion competition showcasing sustainable fashion designed by students in Southern California. We want YOU, the amazing students of Southern California, to express your passion for sustainability through fashion and creativity.

Metrolink is seeking a passionate student to take the stage and captivate the audience. As the emcee, you'll have the incredible opportunity to collaborate closely with our PR team to host an amazing show, guiding the audience through a celebration of eco-friendly fashion.

Let's turn up the spotlight on over 20 jaw-dropping designs from Southern California's brightest student designers. It's a runway revolution you won't want to miss!

Are you ready to take the centerstage as the emcee for our Sustainable Fashion Show Competition? Submit your entry for a chance to join forces with our dynamic PR team and be the face of sustainability on Monday, April 22, 2024, at L.A. Union Station.

Let's show the world that sustainable fashion isn't just a trend—it's the future of fashion.

FOR EMCEE ENTRIES:

As our emcee, you'll have the exciting opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our PR team to host an unforgettable event celebrating sustainability and creativity in fashion. This is your chance to showcase your talent and enthusiasm while campioning a cause that matters.

Do you have what it takes to captivate an audience and inspire action? Show us your skills by submitting your resume along with a 30-second audition video via email by Sunday, April 7.

WHO MAY ENTER:  

College students over the age of 18 years old who live and attend a school in a county served by Metrolink (Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego counties) can submit their entree for the event emcee. All majors may enter who have a passion for sustainability and public speaking.

HOW TO ENTER:  

• Emcee entries must be received no later than Monday, April 7, 2024 at [email protected].
  • All entries must include the following:
  • Resume with relevant experience
  • Your 30-second video showcasing your emcee skills, passion for sustainability, and why you should be the voice of the Sustainable Fashion Show Competition

EMCEE RULES OF SUBMISSION 

All entries must be original and must be the work of the submitting participant.  

Selected emcee entries will be notified by Wednesday, April 10, and asked to meet virtually with the Metrolink PR team to discuss their entry and relevant experience. One entry will be invited to emcee the Sustainable Fashion Competition on Monday, April 22 at L.A. Union Station. 

Along with hosting Metrolink's Sustainable Fashion Show Competition, the emcee will meet with the Metrolnik PR team before the event to prepare for the show and attend a rehearsal.  

Please review the Competition Rules and Conditions before submitting your entry.

For additional questions, please contact us at [email protected]. 

FOR DESIGN ENTRIES:

The deadline for design entries has passed. Stay tuned for ways to attend the Sustainable Fashion Show Competition on our social channels.

WHO MAY ENTER:  

Students over the age of 16 years old who live and attend a school in a county served by Metrolink (Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego counties). 

DESIGN CRITERIA: 

The focus of this competition is to raise awareness and encourage others to recycle or upcycle items that otherwise would be destined for the landfill. All design entries must be made from post-consumer (not bought new to create the design), post-industrial recyclable materials. 

Categories: 

• Designs created with recycled textiles such as swatches, end-of-rolls, sample yardage, unsold clothing, clothing samples, or secondhand clothing. 
• Designs created with recycled materials such as coffee filters, canvas or burlap bags, bubble wrap, product packaging, magazines, etc. 

All entries must be constructed 100% from recyclable or upcycled materials with the exception of the materials used for construction and/or attachment. For example, designers may purchase and use thread, glue, tape, Velcro, fusible bonding, etc. to construct the garment and/or attach items. However, these things should be used sparingly, should not be seen or hardly seen when worn, and should not distract from the recyclable design aspect of the competition. 

You may use previously owned garments and materials purchased from thrift stores. However, all created designs must be reconstructed (i.e. sewing trim or attaching items to a garment without changing its original structure will not be accepted).  

Submissions must be original and must be the work of the submitting participant. The outfit must be wearable, either by the designer or a model provided by the participant, and all materials used must be safe. 

HOW TO ENTER:  

• Design entries must be received no later than Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. PST at [email protected].
  
• Designs must be submitted on the 8.5x11 provided Design Drawing Submission Form. No oversized drawings will be accepted.
• Submissions must include a written description (no more than 500 words) of the concept, inspiration, and proposed materials to be used in the final design on the provided Design Description Form.
• At the time of submission, complete and sign an Image Release Form and a Consent to Participate for Minors, if applicable.
• Participants may submit multiple entries, but they must be submitted separately. Each entry will be judged separately.
• Selected entries must complete their final fashion designs by April 15, 2024.

RULES OF SUBMISSION 

All entries must be original and must be the work of the submitting participant.  

Selected design entries will be notified by Friday, March 15, and invited to showcase their finished design piece at the Metrolink Sustainable Fashion Competition on Monday, April 22 at L.A. Union Station. 

Along with the finished design piece, each designer must turn in a completed Designer Submissions Form and digital pictures of any upcycled garments in their original state.  

Designer Submission Forms can be downloaded from the metrolinktrains.com/earth-day-fashion website prior to the March 10 deadline.  

Please review the Competition Rules and Conditions before submitting your entry.

For additional questions, please contact us at [email protected]. 

ENTRY FORMS 

1. Design Drawing Form
2. Design Description Form
3. Consent to Participate for Minors Form
4. Image Release Form