With Halloween right around the corner, everyone is trying to figure out their costumes. This year, if you’re on a budget, but still want to look great, snag some inspiration from the models at the Second-Hand Zombies: The Salvaged Costume Show this Wednesday (October 22) in the EMU ballroom. This event will be showcasing the many creative ways to put together costumes from local thrift store finds. Some of the local thrift stores include Buffalo Exchange, Kitsch-22, Custom Cranium and The Clothes Horse.
This fashion show is the first thrift fashion show orchestrated and organized by Envision and Her Campus Oregon. While each publications’ primary focus is different, they came together to create a unique event for the students at the University of Oregon. “Envision is an environmentally focused publication and Her Campus specializes in fashion, among other things, so combining the missions of both just made sense,” said Heather Baldock. Baldock works for both organizations and helped bring the two publications together for the event.
Make sure to get there when the doors open at 6 p.m. to enjoy the photo booth, Luna bars, popcorn, apple cider and candy. If the fashion show inspires you and puts you in the shopping mood – before or after the show people will be able to purchase costumes from Buffalo Exchange, Kitsch-22 and Custom Cranium.
While the fashion show doesn’t start until 7 p.m., DJ Good Vibes will be holding it down with live tunes until the UO Comedy Club starts the fashion show with a laugh.
Both Her Campus Oregon and Envision are comprised of college students who recognize how hard it can be to stay on a budget, whether it’s Halloween or not. That’s why there will be a donation box where people can drop off any gently used clothing at the thrift fashion show. All the clothing will be directly donated to the Lane Community Closet.“The Lane Community Closet is a free used clothing closet that’s donated by Lane students and worn by Lane students,” said Alison Jelden director of Public Relations at Envision who helped facilitate the fashion show. “It’s an example how students care for other students and support thrift clothing. It’s a great program for students to use and Envision would love to see a program like this at the UO campus.” This closet, also known as the “No-Cash Clothing Stash” serves the student body by allowing any student who takes one credit to pick up five adult items a week and five children’s items per week.
Even though it isn’t Halloween yet, and you might not quite feel in the mood for giving thanks quite yet, donations both monetary and clothing will be gratefully accepted.
The Second-Hand Zombies: The Salvaged Costume Show has been in the makings since last spring and is guaranteed to be full of creative costumes, great music, good times and food. Be there or be scared!
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