“This is not your average fashion show..

Started in 2009, it was the brainchild of Sara Carr and Lisa Goettel, sitting on a Big Sur barstool throwing around a few wild ideas on the back of a napkin with one clear vision— to inspire, showcase and celebrate the creativity of Big Sur. Since then, hundreds of participants have evolved it far beyond that early vision into the large & popular Central Coast event it is today.
All runway acts are designed by amateur local artists who often spend months crafting their outfits.  A central challenge each year is to design entirely without fabric or traditional clothing materials. Each designer and their models orchestrate a full 2-minute runway act inspired by a different theme or challenge each year. The event showcases and supports local artists, stylists and performers and is supported by more than 200 volunteers.  It is funded entirely by ticket sales and sponsorships by local businesses and community members.”

I have had the pleasure of participating in the Big Sur fashion show as a designer and a model over the years