RetroFittings, Cincinnati

For over 20 years, RetroFittings has brought together fashion and philanthropy, celebrating creativity and compassion in a truly unique way.    

Hosted in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), RetroFittings features creative, student-designed runway fashion made entirely from thrifted materials sourced from St. Vincent de Paul’s thrift stores. 

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind fashion show, boutique shopping, drinks, dinner by the bite, silent auction, raffle and more!

Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s programs, helping neighbors in need access essential resources – because helping our neighbors never goes out of style. 

Your RetroFittings ticket gets you red-carpet access beginning at 5:30 p.m. to a fabulous night of hors d’oeuvres, boutique shopping, silent and live auctions, and raffles…and that’s all before the fashion show starts!  

At 7:30 p.m., you’ll be mesmerized by the creative and sustainable designs from students in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP). This one-of-a-kind fashion show showcases the original creations of students from UC’s top-ranked fashion program using upcycled materials from St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores.  

Get your seat to this stylish cause today!  

$150 VIP – Includes early arrival at 5:00 p.m., reserved seating, hors d’oeuvres, and 3 drink tickets  

$100 General – Includes hors d’oeuvres and 2 drink tickets 

$50 Trendsetter (under 25) – Includes hors d’oeuvres