Sustainability Hits the Runway at OCC Fashion Event Celebrating Surf & Skate Culture

OCC Marketing & Public Relations

Apr 4, 2024

News Release

The Orange Coast College Fashion Department is thrilled to announce its second annual Green Coast Day fashion show and marketplace with this year’s theme of Retro Surf and Skate Revival on Wednesday, April 17, from noon until 4 p.m. in the Main Quad. This sustainability-focused event will include a fashion show at 2:30 p.m. in the Main Quad and a joint marketplace outside the College Center from noon to 4 p.m. in celebration and collaboration with Green Coast Day. This one-of-a-kind event promises to captivate audiences with its unique fusion of surf, stake, and sustainable fashion, offering a truly unforgettable experience.

Attendees can explore classic cars, browse runway looks by students and faculty, and shop at the marketplace of sustainable local businesses offering sustainable, secondhand/vintage, and upcycled/refashioned garments and products.

Retro Surf and Skate Revival is designed to showcase the timeless styles of the past and the vibrant energy of coastal living in Costa Mesa. Guests will walk into a world where laid-back coastal charm meets exciting surf and skate culture. From retro prints to bold colors, the designs featured in the show will evoke a sense of nostalgia while promoting eco-friendly practices and materials.

Event highlights include a sustainable marketplace, American Sewing Guild and Fashion Department scholarship award announcements, junior high and high school Rising Star awards, pop-up photo opportunities with vintage cars, and much more.

“We are excited to highlight our sustainability program and invite students and the community to join us in celebrating fashion innovation,” says Fashion Program Director Lauren Becker.

OCC Fashion offers one of the most highly acclaimed fashion programs in the state, nurturing innovation and creativity within the fashion world. Dedicated to empowering students and preparing them for success in the field of fashion. Through collaboration and hands-on experience, OCC Fashion inspires the next generation of fashion leaders to make a significant and positive impact on the world of fashion and sustainability.

Join us at Retro Surf and Skate Revival on April 17, 2024, in the Main Quad for a unique celebration of surf, skate, and sustainable fashion. For more information, please contact the Fashion Department faculty at lbecker@occ.cccd.edu or mcraner@occ.cccd.edu.