19th Annual RetroFittings at Music Hall

Tying together pieces from St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Thrift Stores with high fashion trends, University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) students transform items they find in the stores into runway fashion. All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind fashion fundraising event support the many programs of SVDP – helping our neighbors in need. RetroFittings proves that a good cause never goes out of style; join us for a memorable and impactful evening!

This year’s Retrofittings theme, “Better Together,” challenged students to juxtapose materials that you wouldn’t expect to fit together into something show-stopping!  And they definitely rose to the challenge!

NEW THIS YEAR: Retrofittings Fashion Week! We are challenging you to create your own sustainable outfit for Retrofittings by shopping our thrift stores and pairing new-to-you items with items already in your closet. Bold colors, fun fabrics, and vibrant patterns will get you red-carpet ready. Take advantage of our RetroFashion Week promotions and then capture your “Better Together” style at the event in our 360-photo booth.

Enjoy 50% off all red-tagged clothing at all SVDP thrift store locations from Oct. 14-24.

Shopping at your neighborhood St. Vincent de Paul thrift store not only helps to keep clothing and other goods out of landfills, but each purchase also generates support for St. Vincent de Paul’s outreach and assistance programs, providing aid, relief and hope to neighbors in our community.

6:00 PM – Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, boutique shopping, silent auction, raffles

7:30 PM – Welcome and program

Fashion show immediately following the program

• RetroFittings is a fashion show and fundraising event featuring the designs of students from UC’s top-ranked DAAP fashion program. Students from DAAP shop with a limited budget of $25 at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores, then transform items they find in the stores into runway fashion.
• The event showcases the students’ ingenuity and creativity and celebrates sustainable fashion.
•  RetroFittings also features an exclusive boutique with high-end items from SVDP thrift stores, as well as a silent auction and raffles.
• All proceeds from the event support the many programs of St. Vincent de Paul, helping our neighbors in need.