Sold-out crowd enjoys KEAN's first circular fashion show in Kincardine

By: Liz Dadson June 20, 2026 570

Sold-out crowd enjoys KEAN's first circular fashion show in Kincardine

A sold-out crowd enjoyed the first circular fashion show, Re-Love Runway, organized by the Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), held Thursday evening, at the Kincardine Arts Centre.

The event featured 14 models wearing outfits from The Clothes Hamper, Lakeshore Trading Post, Second Wave Boutique, Un-Earth, and Upcycled Fabric Originals, all based in Kincardine.

Narrator Roland Archer of Shoreline Classics outlined each outfit as the model displayed it on stage, and then walked down the stairs, along the runway to the back of the room and returned to the stage.

Amanda Saxton of KEAN welcomed everyone to the event and said the purpose is to encourage people to recover as many resources as possible.

"Tonight's showcase proves that sustainability doesn't mean sacrificing style," she said. "Every piece on our runway comes directly from our community's fantastic local thrift shops and one incredibly-talented upcycler. We hope our show inspires you to rethink your wardrobe, embrace the beauty of pre-loved clothing and support the vibrant circular economy waiting right outside your doorstep."

At the start of the fashion show, the audience watched two videos aimed at increasing awareness about the environmental cost of fast fashion, and the importance of purchasing fewer clothes and more second-hand clothing. KEAN stressed that fast fashion has become a global crisis, driving massive landfill waste, high water consumption, and chemical pollution.

KEAN is a grassroots community organization dedicated to protecting the local eco-systems, preserving the Great Lakes fresh water, and inspiring sustainable living right here at home. It believes that small, everyday choices can spark powerful environmental waves.