The DSHS Fashion Club has served as a creative outlet for numerous students interested in the art of stylish and innovative attire for many years. Students in this club are given the opportunity to engage in creative activities like sewing, embroidery, knitting, jewelry-making, design and more. 

Until this school year, the club had been affiliated with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), which supplied the club with its guidelines and activities, limiting creative liberties and leadership opportunities for students. Since departing from this organization, students have had more authority over the focus and direction of the club, allowing them to fully harness their own unique ideas.

“We have built a really fun little community,” Fashion Club officer Kirby Brandon said. “We really want to focus on being creative and learning to express that through what we make.” 

The officers are always seeking potential new creative members.

“Fashion club is for anyone who loves to create and is passionate about how they present themselves in the world.” Brandon said. “I got into fashion because of my love to thrift. I would teach myself how to alter all the clothes I got. I had some friends in the club last year who invited me to join and I had so much fun and learned a lot.”

However, not all students need to join the club fully understanding the intricacies of clothing, there are plenty of opportunities for growth. 

“I like to make stuff and sew but I didn’t know that much about it, so I joined in hopes of learning how to do more things instead of just trying to teach myself,” junior Anna McConnas said. “I would definitely recommend this club for anyone who wants to learn more about modifying clothing or just, like, wants friends. Everyone in the club is really cool and we all have different styles, but we still blend so well.” 

In a society where trends and fast fashion often dominate style, it’s refreshing to see those who choose to embrace individual authenticity and incorporate that through their clothing. 

“I really like thrifting,” McConnas said. “Like a lot, and fashion is a big part of that. When you’re thrifting it’s not about trying to find a name brand or something everyone else is wearing; it’s about making your fashion choices based on cool treasures you find yourself.”

All students interested in expressing these values through the art of fashion are encouraged to contact club leaders via email, or to stop by Mr. Schoffstalls’ room in B.210 for further information regarding this program.