FABRIC Tempe and Ballet Arizona have partnered on a one-of-a-kind fashion show celebrating ballet and high fashion on April 26 at a private residence in Paradise Valley.

The local nonprofits have teamed up to create a collaborative high-tea themed fundraiser benefiting the two organizations that will feature an afternoon of elegance, innovation and sustainability during Eco Fashion Week, from April 19 to 26, a press release explained. 

Ten fashion designers from FABRIC’s community will reimagine costumes donated from the Ballet Arizona archive by upcycling them into couture pieces. 

To assist in the creation of the designs, FABRIC is donating three yards of fabric from its stock of material that was used to produce 800,000 reusable medical gowns during the pandemic, the release explained. 

FABRIC’s designers will additionally have the chance to create custom prints to complement the assigned costume using FABRIC’s eco-friendly textile printer. The results will exemplify the beauty of the dance and fashion, as well as the ingenuity of the designers. 

Angela Johnson, the co-founder of FABRIC, said in the release that this collaboration is a “beautiful” way to celebrate both the arts and sustainability. 

“By blending the timeless elegance of ballet with the ingenuity of upcycled fashion, we’re showcasing the incredible talent and innovation in our community,” Johnson said. 

This event presented by Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council, Ballet Arizona’s junior board, and FABRIC is co-chaired by Lindsay Danto-BenAviv, a member of Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council, and Johnson. 

Contemporary Council cultivates a new generation of patrons through creative fundraising, events, and volunteering, according to the release.

Serena Remy, council member and the SVP of Marketing & Communications at GPEC, said in the release that Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council is thrilled to partner with FABRIC on this event.

“Reimagining treasured ballet costumes as contemporary couture honors the artistry of dance, amplifies the brilliance of local designers, and advances the principles of circularity, all within this one of a kind experience,” Remy said. 

The En Pointe fashion show and fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at a private residence in Paradise Valley. 

Attendees will enjoy a handcrafted high-tea menu by chef Smail Yaakoubi, while experiencing a salon-style fashion show featuring 10 upcycled garments by local designers using costumes from Ballet Arizona’s archives. 

General admission tickets are $150 and VIP tickets are $275. There is a limited quantity of VIP tickets available. These provide early access for shopping of designer collections, two drink tickets, custom swag tote bags and more. The release noted that proceeds of the shopping experience will support the designers.

To purchase tickets to “En Pointe: High Tea & Couture Reimaged,” visit https://ballet-arizona.networkforgood.com/projects/245971-en-pointe-high-tea-couture-reimagined.  

For more, visit https://balletaz.org/support-us/en-pointe-high-tea-couture-reimagined/.