Color of Fashion Teen Workshop: Buttoned Up

Join Color of Fashion and designer Rachel Marie Hurst for a shirt upcycling workshop. Ages 14 to 18.

Reimagine the classic button-up through creativity and sustainability. In this hands-on workshop, designer Rachel Marie Hurst will guide participants in transforming pre-owned button-up shirts into refreshed, fashion-forward pieces. Through cutting, reconstructing, and creative detailing, students will explore how small design changes can completely redefine a garment.

This workshop encourages experimentation, individuality, and mindful fashion practices while offering practical upcycling techniques that can be applied long after the session ends. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to create.

We encourage participants to bring any button-ups they would like to adapt or upcycle!

About Color of Fashion

Color of Fashion, a non-profit organization founded by visionary Black female entrepreneurs Samantha Joseph and Alicia Myers, is transforming the fashion industry by advancing inclusivity, diversity, and racial equality. Our mission is to elevate all colors of fashion and beauty, emphasizing their crucial role in advancing racial equality. By shining a spotlight on underrepresented talents from diverse backgrounds, we challenge conventional norms and reshape perceptions of beauty and style. We create luxurious showcases that redefine standards and elevate innovation within the industry.

About Rachel Marie Hurst

With over 18 years of experience in styling, fit, and design, Rachel Marie Hurst brings a unique blend of technical skill, artistic vision, and unapologetic authenticity to every piece she creates. From runway shows to custom gowns, every stitch is a love letter to the women rewriting their own rules.