As the UN’s Secretary-General António Guterres warned last year on the International Day of Zero Waste, “Dressing to kill could kill the planet.” The fashion industry is one of the biggest culprits for pollution in the world due to vast water consumption, chemicals used in production, and discarded textiles being funneled into landfills. This fashion show counteracts that by requiring designers to use a minimum of 90% recycled or repurposed materials for their “Cosmic Couture” creations. See their innovations at a classy affair with special guests, auction items, tipples and treats, and more, all to benefit Texas Campaign for the Environment and prove that dressing to kill can save the planet! – Kat McNevins