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- By Kaili Berg
The Trend Alaska Fashion Show took its final bow on Saturday, September 20, at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
The show, which first launched in 2019, has grown into one of Alaska’s largest fashion events. Over the years, it has featured dozens of designers, provided a runway for emerging artists, and generated $580,000 to statewide nonprofits.
This year’s finale brought together 19 designers from across Alaska, with collections ranging from couture to wearable art to Indigenous-inspired fashion. The lineup included designers from Anchorage, Juneau, Wasilla, Sitka, Fairbanks, Yakutat, and Soldotna.
For many of the designers Trend provided visibility and community in a state where opportunities to present original work are limited.
“Trend gave us a runway, not just for our designs but for our stories,” Bobbie Meszaros from GarnetAnn Designs said in a press release. “It created a space where Alaska artists could be seen, heard and celebrated. The show gave us statewide visibility and connected us with audiences who truly believe that Alaska art matters. Being part of Trend helped me grow as a designer, but more than that, it reminded me why we create, to share who we are and inspire others to do the same.”
The event has also had a measurable community impact. Past beneficiaries include VOA Alaska, Victims for Justice, and Let Every Woman Know – Alaska.
This year, proceeds will support the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, which is facing maintenance costs and the possibility of scaling back operations.
The venue generates an estimated $22 million annually in economic impact but has recently cut programming, including the cancellation of a national touring production.
“The support from Trend couldn’t come at a more important time,” Codie Costello, president and chief operating officer of ACPA said in a press release. “This building is more than a brick and mortar, it’s the heart of our arts community. Without significant upgrades, we’re at risk of losing the performances, programs and partnerships that make Anchorage a cultural hub.”
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