Author: Kathan
Oregon Country Fair!!
July 11, 12 and 13, 2025
Shows at 11 am daily, at Stage Left
After a year’s hiatus, Haute Trash is thrilled to once again be taking to Stage Left to perform our amazing fashion shows. Our crew will be headed up by long time trashionistas Lotta Rubbish and Disposa D’Trash, along with our Board member Ginger Wilson producing the shows. And the lovely Nichole DaLuz on accordian, providing our musical accompaniment. This is one of our most lively and exciting shows, so don’t miss it if you are anywhere near beautiful Vaneta, Oregon! If you are part of the general public, check in to the fair and come straightaway to Stage Left!
The Art of Haute Trash
June 14 – 29
Opening Reception June 14, 5 to 9 PM
Fashion show at 7 PM
The E Street Gallery
1115 E Street, Sacramento
After 37 years of producing haute couture runway fashion shows, Haute Trash was very excited to have their very first gallery exhibition in many decades, showcasing fashion created from everyday waste. From laundry baskets, mouse pads and fencing, to umbrellas, x-rays and produce baskets; you name it. They’ve utilized it all.
As part of the Second Saturday Sacramento art scene, THE ART OF HAUTE TRASH had an opening reception on Saturday, June 14. Of course it would not be Haute Trash without a fashion show, which was complete with social and environmental commentary, not only entertain but educate with humor and insight. We gathered up a handful of Sacramento models, along with a few of our veteran models and designers, who traveled from Nevada City to take part in this show. Our emcees were Lotta Rubbish and Stanton Miller.
The E Street Gallery, located at 1115 E Street, is comprised of artists’ studios along with ample gallery space. We are very grateful to the gallery, and artist and friend Stanton Miller, for offering us this wonderful opportunity to spread the good word!
Waste of the Nation
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Wild Eye Pub
535 Mill St. Grass Valley
Haute Trash presented “Waste of the Nation” at Wild Eye Pub!
This year marks 25 years since Haute Trash performed at the inaugural local Nevada County Earth Day event in 1990 at Bridgeport. In addition to the glorious trash fashions we unveiled on that memorable, misty spring day on the shores of the South Yuba, the enthusiastic audience was treated to music, environmental booths, and words of wisdom from beloved local luminaries Utah Philips and Gary Snyder.
A nonprofit since 2006, over the years Haute Trash has participated in many of the area’s Earth Day events in local parks, and later, at several Earth Day events at Wild Eye Pub. The Pub was delighted to welcome us back, as crusaders of recycling, modeling the good gospel: don’t throw it out, wear it out!
Master of Ceremonies Kenny Miele did the honors of describing our tantalizing runway show. Kenny’s been keeping it real with Haute Trash since the late 1980s! Big thanks to Wild Eye Pub for holding down this awesome venue in our community!
Nevada City Earth Fest!
Sunday, April 13 at 12:30 pm
This was our third appearance at this sweet little street fair in downtown Nevada City, celebrating Earth Day, our favorite holiday! We made magic on the stage at Broad & Pine Streets. Our Master of Ceremonies was the incomparable Cosmo Merryweather. Models of all ages strutted their stuff in the latest in upcycled, trashy fashions.
Izzi Tooinsky’s Gold Country Youth Talent Show Sunday, February 1, 1:00
Young performers in our community were on stage at the Nevada Theatre, at Izzi Tooninsky’s Gold Country Youth Talent Show! Haute Trash staged a short fashion show, featuring our young models and designers, and the debut our young emcee, Juneau Hawk! These youngsters are the future of our vibrant arts community!
Wasted: A Haute Trash Experience
WASTED: A Haute Trash Experience
October 12, 2024
Nevada Theatre
It had been six years since we’d put on a production of this magnitude! And some say this was our best show ever! “Wasted” featured 40+ all new designs from over a dozen designers, your favorites as well as five new designers! It was back to our roots at the Nevada Theatre, as we celebrated decades of trash fashion with a multi-dimensional show. Cool new graphic video, slide show, dance numbers and skits, it was one for the books!
Haute Trash’s 4th Appearance
Haute Trash really knows we’re doing our job when we inspire others across the nation to rethink their waste as fashion materials! This little midwestern town continues to turn up new designers and fantastic ideas. This year’s show featured over 20 local designs, from artists like Mookie’s Madhouse, CarolWorld, and the Coupon Queen! We also had the participation of students from UCMO’s Fashion Merchandising Department, and nearby Holden High School. Thanks for all the love! Featured here is “Le Carton Roule”, made from cardboard rolls from toilet paper and paper towels. Designed by Christina Ramos and modeled by the lovely Kesha.
Haute Trash at First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, August 2, 2024
Beautiful Downtown Nevada City was the backdrop for our show at First Friday ArtWalk! Master of Cerremonies Cosmo Merryweather narrated, as our bevy of savvy beauties walked the runway in a treasure of classic trash fashions. A little “teaser” show for our upcoming Nevada Theatre show on October 12!
Nevada City Earth Fest
Sunday, April 21 @ 2 PM
Haute Trash staged a small show for downtown Nevada City’s annual Earth Fest celebration. Always a great time, and the audience LOVED our kids in their eco-wear! We saw many familiar faces, in not-so-familiar attire!
North Columbia Schoolhouse Membership Party
Haute Trash will be the featured entertainment at this annual Membership Party. Featuring live music, dance party, potluck finger foods, fun beverages, art by Heather DeVirveiros. You can become a member at the door, for as little as $25. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!
Roseville Soroptimist Fashion Show
Saturday, November 18, 12 pm
Haute Trash is pleased to be presenting our recycled fashion show for this fabulous fundraiser. We’re thrilled to announce that the event has sold out. It’s great working with these dedicated ladies!
PARC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Haute Trash came out to celebrate PARC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. The evening included a Multimedia presentation with film and slides, special guest speakers, River Canyon Art, a Haute Trash fashion show, plus other surprises. Haute Trash presented a short fashion show with a “River” theme, and featured student models from the Environmental Club at Placer High School!
Ridgestock 2023
How fun to be back at Ridgestock! Our roots here run deep, we did shows here back in the early 2000s. Fresh off our tour of Oregon Country Fair, forty outfits were presented for our very receptive audience! We even had some new and very young trash designers presenting their designs!
First Friday Art Walk ~ Nevada City
We were so happy to perform for the last First Friday Art Walk of the summer. Catching up on the latest fashion trends has never been easier! Our models strutted their stuff on the crosswalk of Commercial Street — it made a perfect runway! Thanks to Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for including us in their fabulous event!
Oregon Country Fair!
It was such a thrill to be back at Oregon Country Fair! Our last appearance there had been in 2019, where we presented a show to honor the 50th Anniversary of OCF. We were back in full force, with our second generation of Haute Trash designers really stepping up to the plate! We presented daily shows at Stage Left and at the StewardShip Stage in Xavanadu Meadow. We featured all-new, epic trash-wear from the fringes of society. Haute Trash reminds you that today is the very best day to take that step towards being the change you want to see in the world. There is no more powerful moment than right now. We hope to inspire you to be aware of your consumption and waste and to become stewards of the natural world around you.
Second generation designer for the House of D’Trash, Lily, in her creation called “Aqua Vinyl”.
What a line up, and what a fabulous stage set at Stage Left!
Andrea modeling Rayona Visqueen’s “Organic Convenience Gown”.