For 13 years, FashionTeens has been bringing teenagers from across Santa Cruz County together for a fabulous, fashion runway evening. After working for months, students with a passion for fashion and creativity design, source, create, construct and showcase their own unique piece of fashion art. With a focus on the environment and the impact we have on it, most creations are made from recycled or repurposed items giving new value to what otherwise would end up in our landfill. By literally taking fashion into their own hands, students express their creativity, gain design and engineering skills, explore complex social issues, experience creative problem-solving, gain confidence and learn valuable life skills. After all their hard work, there is nothing more rewarding than the excited, beaming faces of these teenagers as they walk the runway in front of cheering crowds. We hope you will join us for this year’s production of FashionTeens! 

FashionTeens began at Mission Hills Middle School 13 years ago and now encompasses all of Santa Cruz County. We have had participants from over thirteen different schools across the county. Teachers, mentors and volunteers support the creative endeavors of each student throughout the process. Today, FashionTeens is a production of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.