Author: Kathan
Haute Resistance
Saturday, April 25, 7 pm
At the Wild Eye Pub
535 Mill St. Grass Valley CA
Haute Trash carries on the tradition of celebrating EARTH DAY at the wonderful Wild Eye Pub in Grass Valley. Let’s face it, folks. Things have not improved much for our planet, since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. As we watch many of the most dire predictions coming true, we continue to put up resistance. That’s what we do.
Let our fashion show move you to laughter and tears, as we do our part to educate you as we pull garbage from the waste stream, and turn it into Haute Couture! Our ace commentator will be Cosmo Merryweather, and music by Nichole DaLuz.
Tickets will be on a sliding scale $17 – $30. (Please donate generously and help keep our non-profit moving forward with our message.) Doors will open at 5:30, with the show beginning at 7 pm. Book a table and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table meal. Have one of our signature cocktails – the Broken Zipper!
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Nevada City’s Earth Fest
Sunday, April 19th, 1:00 pm
Haute Trash is excited to be back on the streets of Nevada City during their annual Earth Fest celebration. Downtown streets will be blocked off for the festivities and we’ll be staging our one-of-a-kind fashion shenanigans, with our host and emcee Cosmo Merryweather. Models of all ages will appear in striking upcycled runway sensations! Don’t miss out on this FREE show. We guarantee you will walk away thinking differently about your trash. The stage will be located on Broad & Pine Streets, in front of the Communal Cafe.
1st Annual Polebridge Haute Trash Show!
Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Northern Lights Saloon, in the tiny town of Polebridge, MT, played host to one of our most remote and far-flung shows to date! Haute Trash received a warm North Fork welcome, as locals came out of the woodwork to model in our show! We had employees from the Northern Lights, as well as some from Home Ranch Bottoms, just down the road. And some young folks making their runway debuts! This show was such a success, we’ve already begun planning for the SECOND ANNUAL. Stay tuned!
Oregon Country Fair!!
July 11, 12 and 13, 2025
Shows at 11 am daily, at Stage Left
After a year’s hiatus, Haute Trash was so excited to once again be taking to Stage Left to perform our amazing fashion shows. Our crew was headed up by long time trashionistas Lotta Rubbish and Disposa D’Trash. And we welcomed the lovely Nichole DaLuz on accordian, providing our musical accompaniment. We continue to treasure this opportunity to perform at Oregon Country, one of our most lively and exciting venues. Thanks to all our fans, and the lovely folks who stepped up to model!
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!