Paper Fashion Show

The event is the largest paper based fashion event in the United States.^[4] Organized by the local Denver chapter of The One Club For Creativity,^[5] a portion of the proceeds go towards Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, which is an organization that provides after-school art programs for at-risk youth.

Entries into the contest are submitted either solo or as a team. The requirements include maneuverability and a 90% paper to other material ratio. The remaining 10% of the design usually encompasses materials such as staples and yarn, which help hold the designs together.^[6]

An alternating judge panel of Denver area designers and creatives selects a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place winner, other awards have changed through the years, including, Star Student Award, Art Director's Spirit, DAVA's Choice,^[5] and Audience Favorite. The program has included both drag and dance performances.^[1] Some of the previous participants have gone on to have successful careers in business and creative professions.^[7]

The Paper Fashion Show sponsors typically include paper producers, such as Xpedx, Mohawk Paper, and Spicer's Paper, who supply paper for the designers to use.^[1]