Savage 2026: Astrophilia
Cosmic Couture Catwalk
SAVAGE has become one of Cedarhurst’s most popular and electrifying events! This will be the eighth year for The Happening’s upcycled fashion challenge.
Click to see photos from our 2025 event.
Artists from the community are invited to create an ensemble for the runway, created from recycled or upcycled materials. The creativity that rocks the runway is jaw-dropping and inspiring! Don’t miss this year’s show on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- Doors open at 7:00 pm
- Fashion show at 8:00 pm
- Photo Ops and Music to follow
- Must be 18 to attend
2026 | Astrophilia
Cosmic Couture Catwalk
Astrophilia is the love and fascination for the stars, planets, and all things celestial – a passion that stretches from casual stargazing to a
deep connection with the cosmos. This year’s theme will shine through the decor, stage design, and even cosmic-inspired food and drink specials. Designers are welcome to interpret Astrophilia in their own way-whether through bold galactic statements, subtle stellar details, or anything in between. Inspiration from the theme is encouraged but not required. Every concept, every vision, every upcycled creation is welcome on the runway.
General Admission ticket seating – first come, first served
Admission: $15 for members of Cedarhurst | $20 for non-members
VIP Tickets (limited quantity) – Reserved Front Row Seats!
VIP Admission:$25 for members of Cedarhurst | $30 for non-members
Be a Designer or Model
Artist Guidelines
We want YOU to be a part of this year’s upcycled fashion show!
This is a community event, and we invite everyone who is interested in participating to join the fun! (You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in and attend the show.) The SAVAGE fashion show is a great opportunity to share your creativity by creating an ensemble made of recycled materials to be modeled down the runway.
We need Models and Designers. For details on how to get involved, click the link below to read our Artist Guidelines or contact Carrie Stover, Director of the Shrode Art Center and SAVAGE coordinator at 618-242-1236 ext. 249 or email carrie@cedarhurst.org.
The deadline to sign up to be part of the show is Friday, January 30, 2026.
There will be an informal meeting about the event on Wednesday, January 14th, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We will share details about the runway show and have time to answer questions. The ‘Savage Meet and Greet/Material Swap’ is also a great time to play matchmaker and ensure all models have a designer and vice versa.
Looking for inspiration? Click to see photos from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, and 2018.
