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PHOTOS: 14th Annual Carbondale Arts Fashion Show ‘Camera Obscura’

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Julianna O’Clair

A model flashes a brilliant smile while sporting a blazer from the colorful collection "I-70 West" by Carolyn Iles.
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Thunderous applause greeted a multitude of performers — dancers, models, aerialists and more —  at the conclusion of the opening performance of the 14th Annual Carbondale Arts Fashion Show, “Camera Obscura,” on Thursday. The Carbondale Arts annual fundraiser was more than just a fashion show: the drama-filled production highlighted a wealth of local talent through performances that pushed the boundaries of fashion, challenged identity and captivated audiences.

The 2025 Carbondale Arts Fashion Show’s immersive opening, “Club Noir,” invites guests to look to the skies as aerialists dangle from the ceiling on swaths of silk.
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A model poses on the runway in a flowing dress and robe that celebrates the feminine by fashion designer Cari Borja Clothesmaker.
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Fashion designer Deco-Boco upcycled traditional Asian clothing to create the designs featured in the Ensō Collection.
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A model struts onstage in a piece from “I, the Fashion” by Studio Rand.
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Wearing a metal headdress reminiscent of an exoskeleton, a model pauses on the runway to show off the intricate piece from “Mechanized Armored Headgear” by Ira Sherman.
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Models sport ski wear from clothing brand “Hoohah” by Anna “Teddy” Tedstrom.
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A model holds her arms aloft while showing off an intricate design made of brown paper bags, mosquito nets and yarn by Vallee Noone.
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A model dances while in a corset created from upcycled materials and custom graphic fabric in “Corsets: Empowerment and Transformation” from Victory Mae by Amanda Simmons.
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Between designers, dance scenes entertain the audience with a story of crime, nightmares and deception. A dancer collapses on a table during the final dance scene, “The Chase.”
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Two models elegantly show off film noir inspired designs made from vintage kimonos in “Trouble” by Em Studio.
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