Recycled Runway Fashion Show
As part of her Gold Arts Award, Sasha Marlow, aided by Assistant Producer Liz Helmin, conceptualised, composed and delivered ‘Recycled Runway’, a fashion show designed to raise awareness of marine pollution. Over a period of eighteen months she designed and adapted over 80 outfits inspired by seven themes linked to the sea.
All clothes in the show were second hand and recycled afterwards.
The fashion show took place on Wednesday 20 November in front of a packed house at the Birley Centre. Over 40 pupils acted as models, with further pupils assisting backstage. The show was filmed live in front of an audience of over 200, with lighting, music and spoken words adding to the dramatic effect.
The fashion show also caught the eye of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) who were glad to support Sasha, having met her earlier this year when she took part in their research study, Sussex by the Sea. The project aims to get as many people as possible to enjoy the ocean benefits on their doorstep, and learn how they can get involved in the conservation and protection of our ocean.
Linda Salway, Head of Partnership and Head of Arts Award at the College, commented proudly,
Special thanks go to all of the models who performed on the night, to Joe Walsh for music and sound, to the sponsors of the show Narnia’s Wardrobe, to Mark Dimmock for photography, and to Smokescreen Visuals for filming and producing the video below.
The video of ‘Recycled Runway’ is below. Please be aware that there is no lighting in the first few minutes of the show, so the video is dark, as it was for the live audience. This is intentional to set the scene for the show. Turn up the sound for full effect!
recycled runway, The Collection
Click on the thumbnails below to see images from the show in full size and high resolution.
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- A barefoot female model in a black, knee-length dress with decorative recycled accents walks on a wooden catwalk in front of a seated audience at an indoor fashion show. Purple lighting highlights the scene.
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- A young man in red swimming trunks with cartoon prints made from recycled materials, a white towel around his neck, and sunglasses in hand walks barefoot on a wooden catwalk, with an audience seated on both sides.
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- A young woman stands barefoot on a wooden floor, posing in front of an audience. She wears a unique outfit made from recycled materials, combining a white shirt and parts of a wetsuit, with a spotlight highlighting her.
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- A young woman stands barefoot on a wooden catwalk, wearing a strapless top and wide-leg trousers with vertical blue, white, and red stripes crafted from recycled materials. Seated people watch from the side, and a projected image appears on the back wall.
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- A barefoot female model with long hair wears a white crop top and a tiered, flowing skirt made from recycled materials as she walks on a catwalk with an audience on either side. Blue-purple stage lighting highlights the scene.
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- A male model walks barefoot on a wooden catwalk, wearing an open blue shirt with a tie at the neck and patterned blue trousers crafted from recycled materials. Seated spectators line both sides; a large screen displays part of the audience.
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- A young man stands barefoot on a wooden floor catwalk, wearing blue trousers and a white shirt featuring a blue wave design made from recycled materials. Seated audience members watch in the background under blue and purple lighting.
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- A barefoot model stands on a wooden catwalk, facing forwards, wearing a loose white shirt and blue trousers crafted from recycled materials. An audience is seated on both sides, and a large screen displays a view of the catwalk.
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- A barefoot model in a blue, recycled one-shoulder dress walks on a wooden catwalk, holding the dress as she poses. An audience sits on either side, and a large screen displays the scene in the background.
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- A barefoot person in a white vest and blue trousers stands indoors on a wooden floor, holding large novelty glasses made from recycled materials. Seated people watch from the side, as a screen displays part of the audience in the background.
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- A young man walks barefoot on a wooden catwalk wearing a bright blue Hawaiian shirt with palm tree patterns and blue patterned trousers made from recycled materials. An audience is seated on either side, and a projection screen is visible in the background.
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- A model walks on a catwalk wearing a black sleeveless crop top, black trousers with white cuffs made from recycled materials, and fairy lights wrapped around one leg. She has colourful face paint and is surrounded by an audience seated on both sides.
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- A barefoot male model walks a catwalk wearing a dark outfit with neon green glowing lines made from recycled materials, in a dimly lit room with seated audience members and a screen projecting images in the background.
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- A barefoot model walks on a catwalk, wearing black leather trousers and a fringed recycled black top, with a serious expression. Seated audience members watch from both sides under blue lighting.
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- A model walks a wooden-floor catwalk wearing a deep purple, asymmetrical, off-shoulder top and matching wide-leg trousers crafted from recycled materials. Audience members sit on either side, with a projection visible in the background.
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- A barefoot model walks the catwalk in a white skirt with a sheer, flowing blue tulle overlay crafted from recycled materials and a silver cropped top. The audience is seated on either side, with a large screen visible in the background.
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- A male model walks barefoot down a catwalk wearing light-coloured recycled trousers and a blue patterned waistcoat, with an audience seated on either side and a projection of the catwalk in the background.
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- A barefoot model in a flowing, blue, sleeveless dress made from recycled materials walks down a wooden catwalk, with an audience seated on either side and a projected image of the scene visible on the wall behind her.
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- A woman in a shiny blue recycled strapless gown walks barefoot on a wooden catwalk, with seated audience members on both sides and a projected image behind her.
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- A male model with glittery face make-up walks a catwalk in a blue, patterned waistcoat made from recycled materials and black trousers.
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- A barefoot woman with long plaits stands confidently on a wooden catwalk, wearing a blue crop top and black track bottoms made from recycled materials. Seated audience members watch on both sides, with a large screen showing the catwalk in the background.
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- A barefoot model wearing a flowing red dress, red headscarf, and recycled red accessories walks down a wooden catwalk, with another model in white behind her. Audience members are seated on either side, watching the fashion show.
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- A barefoot model walks down a wooden catwalk in a pink, flowing dress with stripes and a recycled white jacket. Seated audience members line both sides, while a screen shows a close-up of the catwalk in the background.
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- A barefoot person stands on a wooden catwalk, wearing a white shirt and recycled, colourful pink, purple, and yellow trousers. An audience sits on either side as a large screen above displays a mirrored scene.
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- A model with long plaits walks barefoot on a catwalk, wearing black trousers and a jacket with a furry black and bright yellow hood made from recycled materials. People are seated on both sides, watching the fashion show indoors.
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- A barefoot model walks on a wooden catwalk wearing a blue jacket, sparkly crop top, and ripped recycled light-wash jeans. Audience members sit on the side, attentively watching the fashion show.
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- A barefoot model walks on a wooden catwalk, wearing a short, asymmetrical white dress with flowing fabric and a circular recycled accent at the chest. Seated spectators watch in the background.
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- A model walks barefoot down a wooden catwalk, wearing a colourful, long-sleeved top with a cut-out midriff and a layered, ruffled pink and white skirt made from recycled fabrics, with audience members seated on both sides.
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- A barefoot woman with long blonde hair walks on a wooden catwalk in a blue velvet crop top and a long, multicoloured recycled velvet skirt. Audience members are seated along the sides, watching the fashion show.
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- A barefoot person with short fair hair walks on a wooden catwalk, wearing loose blue trousers and a black sleeveless waistcoat crafted from recycled materials. Seated audience members watch from both sides in a well-lit indoor setting.
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- A barefoot model walks on a wooden catwalk wearing a floral pink and white dress made from recycled materials and layered necklaces; an audience sits along the side, with purple-blue lighting illuminating the scene.
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- A barefoot male model stands on a wooden catwalk wearing a blue and green sleeveless waistcoat made from recycled materials and loose, shiny beige trousers. Seated audience members watch, while a projection of the scene is displayed on the wall behind him.
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- A barefoot model with long plaited hair walks on a wooden catwalk wearing a colourful recycled jacket over a white top and white trousers. The audience sits on either side, and the model’s image is projected on a screen behind her.
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- A barefoot model wearing a loose pink dress made from recycled materials and red earrings walks on a wooden catwalk, with an audience seated on both sides and a large screen showing the fashion show in the background.
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- A barefoot model on a wooden catwalk wears a sculptural white dress made of recycled paper and holds a decorative mask to her face. Seated spectators watch the fashion show as a screen displays the striking scene in the background.
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- A barefoot model with long hair walks down a wooden catwalk in a sleeveless olive-green jumpsuit made from recycled materials and layered necklaces, while an audience watches attentively. A projection screen is visible in the background.
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- A young male model walks barefoot down a wooden catwalk, wearing a black leather jacket with badges made from recycled materials and dark turned-up trousers. Seated audience members and a large screen showing the catwalk are visible in the background.
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- A barefoot model walks on a wooden catwalk wearing light grey recycled trousers and a white long-sleeve crop top with a black design, while an audience watches from the side.
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- A model in a long, shimmery sleeveless dress made from recycled materials walks down a wooden catwalk with seated audience members on both sides. A large screen in the background displays the catwalk show to the audience.
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- A barefoot model wearing tattered, leafy fabric made from recycled materials walks down a catwalk in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit room with blue lighting. A projection of the scene is displayed on the wall behind.
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- A barefoot model walks down a wooden catwalk in a colourful, deep V-neck dress with long sleeves crafted from recycled materials, while an audience sits along the sides. A projection displays a close-up of the catwalk on the wall behind.
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- A barefoot male model poses on a wooden catwalk wearing grey trousers and an open, light-coloured recycled shirt, showing his bare chest. Seated audience members watch, with a fashion show projected on a screen in the background.
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- A male model with curly hair walks barefoot on a runway, wearing silky silver trousers, an open patterned recycled jacket, and a red necklace. Seated audience members line both sides of the wooden catwalk.
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- A model walks barefoot on a wooden catwalk wearing a layered red tulle dress over a white shirt made from recycled materials, with an audience seated on both sides and a projection screen in the background.
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- A model with long dark hair walks barefoot on a catwalk, wearing a recycled dark off-the-shoulder crop top with fringe and black trousers featuring a white abstract pattern, as an audience looks on.
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- A model walks barefoot down a wooden catwalk in a shiny silver recycled dress, with an audience on both sides and a projection screen showing her from behind in the background.
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- A male model walks barefoot on a wooden runway, wearing black jogger trousers and a shiny sleeveless waistcoat made from recycled materials, with an audience seated on either side of the catwalk.
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- A barefoot model in a long, dark recycled coat and grey trousers walks on a wooden catwalk during a fashion show, with seated audience members watching and the model’s image projected on a screen behind.
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- A barefoot model wearing a white, long-sleeved, embroidered top and a flowing recycled white skirt walks on a wooden catwalk, with seated spectators watching in the background.
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- A young woman in a sleeveless metallic dress made from recycled materials stands barefoot on a wooden catwalk, striking a pose during a fashion show. Seated audience members watch her in the background under blue-purple lighting.
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- A barefoot model walks down a wooden catwalk in ripped jeans made from recycled fabrics and an asymmetrical, dark blue patterned top. Spectators sit on both sides, with a projection of the audience visible on the wall.
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- A woman with blonde hair, wearing a sheer blue shawl over a recycled blue outfit and grey jacket, walks barefoot on a wooden catwalk as the audience watches from either side.
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- A model walks a catwalk in a sheer, shimmery white and pink flowing dress with long, ribbon-like fringe details crafted from recycled materials. Seated audience members watch intently under purple lighting.
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- A young woman stands barefoot on a wooden floor during a fashion show, wearing high-waisted navy trousers made from recycled materials and a tied white shirt with a blue design. Seated people watch in the background under purple lighting.
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- A barefoot model in a black recycled outfit stands confidently on a marked X on a wooden catwalk, with glowing yellow lights around her neck, surrounded by an audience seated on both sides.
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- A barefoot woman in a recycled black dress and jacket walks confidently down a catwalk adorned with fairy lights. The audience sits on either side, and a large projected image glows in the blue-toned lighting.
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- A barefoot female model wearing a black recycled leather jacket and high-waisted leather trousers walks down a catwalk, with another model and an audience seated on both sides. Blue lighting fills the room.
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- A barefoot model walks on a catwalk under blue lighting, wearing a black lace dress and a black recycled jacket. Seated audience members line both sides, and a large screen displays the catwalk in the background.
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- A barefoot model with curly hair poses on a catwalk in bright lighting, wearing pink wide-leg trousers made from recycled materials, a black crop top, and a matching jacket. An audience is seated on both sides as a projection shows the scene on the wall behind.
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- A young woman walks down a catwalk wearing a strapless black dress made from shiny, crinkled recycled material, possibly plastic. She is in a room with a seated audience and a projected image on the wall behind her.
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- A person stands barefoot on a wooden floor, wearing a shiny green recycled rain mac and white trousers, with a gas mask around their neck. They are positioned on a marked X as an audience watches in the background.
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- A barefoot model wearing a recycled denim waistcoat over a white long-sleeved top and a layered, light green mesh skirt walks down a wooden catwalk, with seated audience members on both sides and another model in the background.
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- A barefoot person stands on a wooden catwalk, wearing black trousers, a striped shirt, and a yellow netted accessory made from recycled materials. An audience sits on both sides, and a large screen behind shows a mirrored fashion catwalk scene.
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- A model walks down a wooden catwalk wearing a white and green outfit crafted from recycled materials, featuring one green-printed sleeve, a midriff-baring top, and green trousers with black fabric draped around the waist. Audience members sit on either side.
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- A barefoot male model stands on a taped X on the catwalk, wearing light trousers and a wrap made of recycled clear plastic. The audience watches from both sides as a screen behind him displays a similar scene.
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- A barefoot woman in dark, sleeveless recycled clothing and fairy lights stands confidently on a catwalk. She has gold dots painted on her face. The audience sits on either side under blue lighting, with a projection screen in the background.
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- A barefoot model walks on a catwalk in a dark suit crafted from recycled materials, with one sleeve decorated with glowing lights. The audience sits on both sides as a blue tint lights the scene.
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- A barefoot woman in loose recycled blue trousers and a black top walks on a wooden catwalk with a white X mark, surrounded by seated spectators in a dim, blue-lit room. A vertical yellow line is painted on her face.
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- A young woman stands barefoot on a wooden catwalk, wearing a white, toga-style dress crafted from recycled materials and a silver headpiece. She faces forwards with a serious expression as the seated audience members are visible in the background.
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- A barefoot model walks on a wooden catwalk wearing a striped shirt, black trousers, a black mesh top, and sheer recycled plastic wrap draped around their shoulders, with black face paint and an audience seated on both sides.
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- A barefoot model wearing a colourful, textured, asymmetrical dress made from recycled materials walks on a wooden catwalk, with an audience seated on both sides and a large screen displaying a similar image in the background.
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- A barefoot model walks on a catwalk wearing a white, recycled dressing gown over a red, sequinned outfit. Their hands are in the dressing gown pockets as an audience is seated on either side of the catwalk.
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- A barefoot male model stands on a wooden catwalk wearing recycled grey trousers and a dramatic black top with glowing purple lights, while an audience watches. A screen behind shows a reflection of the catwalk.
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- A barefoot person stands indoors wearing a blue recycled plastic cagoule and a blue net draped over their head, with an audience seated in the background watching.
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- A barefoot model walks a catwalk in a colourful, striped, and layered dress made from recycled materials, with draped black fabric over one shoulder, as the audience watches and a large screen projects the scene in the background.
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- A barefoot model wearing a black recycled outfit with plastic and lights walks on a wooden catwalk, with an audience seated on both sides and a projection screen in the background.
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- A barefoot model in a recycled dark dress with long, flowing black sleeves poses on a wooden catwalk. She has black marks painted on her forehead and faces seated audience members under green lighting.
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- A young woman walks barefoot on a catwalk, wearing a sleeveless yellow top with a floral detail at the neck and colourful, recycled high-waisted pink floral trousers. Seated spectators line the sides of the wooden floor.
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- A woman wearing a blue and white recycled sundress and a wide-brimmed hat stands barefoot on a marked X on a wooden floor, with people seated and watching in the background.
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- A young woman barefoot on a wooden stage, wearing black trousers, a striped shirt, and a red floral shirt made from recycled materials, stands confidently before an audience seated on both sides. A projected image is visible in the background.
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- A young man wearing a white robe and red shorts made from recycled materials stands barefoot on a wooden catwalk, with an arrow symbol painted on his chest. An audience is seated on either side, watching the event in an indoor hall.
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- A woman walks down a wooden catwalk wearing a strapless white top and a long, flowing black-and-grey skirt crafted from recycled materials. An audience sits on either side, and a projection of the catwalk appears on the wall behind her.
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- A barefoot model on a catwalk wears a black coat, blue trousers, and has blue fabric covering their face. Their outfit features recycled plastic and fabric elements draped across their body as audience members sit and watch in the background.
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- A barefoot female model in a black and green recycled dress stands on a wooden catwalk, with an audience seated on both sides and a projected image of the show visible on the wall behind her.
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- A barefoot model walks along a wooden catwalk, wearing black trousers and a colourful, graphic-print jacket made from recycled materials. The audience, seated on both sides, watches attentively as a projection screen shows a live feed of the event.
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- A barefoot model walks a catwalk in recycled white trousers, a sheer sequin jacket, and a black-and-white top. Seated spectators in colourful clothing watch under green lighting.
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- A barefoot male model walks down a wooden catwalk, wearing black trousers and a colourful, asymmetrical top with a black frill made from recycled materials. Seated audience members watch as his image appears on a large screen behind him.
