Upcycle, Thrift, Create

As the fourth annual HALO Fashion Show nears, with the event just a day away, the HALO youth have been hard at work with many workshops making the finishing touches on their creations. One workshop in particular has allowed the youth to truly express their own personal fashion through thrifting and upcycling, a way of repurposing used clothing and accessories to …

From Sew to Show, HALO Fashion Design Workshop Prepares Youth for Fashion Show

This past January, local Kansas City designer, Whitney Manney, was invited to create a piece of art for Kansas City Live’s Art Attack challenge. The challenge is to create a piece of artwork in less than an hour. But here’s the catch, the artwork has to be donated to a charity. Knowing how art has benefited her, it was an …

2014 Independent Swag Fashion Show

“The Fashion Show really is such a magical night for our youth and guests,” said HALO Learning Center Director Carly Manijak. “Throughout the summer, youth explore their creativity, take part in educational workshops, and work with design professionals to create their runway outfits. They experience what it is like to work hard on something and show off their work. You …