At Future Oceans, we collaborate with visionary fashion designers who innovate and experiment with materials reclaimed from our oceans, transforming them into compelling wearable art. Through this unique fusion of sustainability and creativity, we aim to deliver a powerful message to the world.

We are thrilled to announce our 2024-2025 Runway Designers:

Alanna Baird, New Brunswick, Canada
Carol Miller, New Brunswick, Canada
Cristal Cherry-LeBel, Alberta, Canada
Dianne Gibson, BC, Canada
Janani Senarathne, Alberta, Canada
Nadine Arthur, BC, Canada
Samantha Brunner, Alberta, Canada
Sydney Lunt, Alberta, Canada
Sahrye Cohen, California, USA
Hal Rodriguez, California, USA
Stephanie Mould, BC, Canada
Victoria Patterson, Alberta, Canada

Why Wearable Art?

Wearable art fashion shows are a powerful tool for communicating scientific ideas, as they allow designers to incorporate scientific principles and concepts into their art. By doing so, designers can present their ideas in a visually engaging and interactive way, creating an immersive experience for the audience. By using wearable art, designers can convey intricate scientific ideas in a way that is accessible to all, and captivating to watch.

In general, wearable art fashion shows provide a distinctive platform for communicating scientific concepts in a creative and educational way. They can help to engage audiences who may not have a background in science, and make scientific concepts more accessible and interesting to a wider audience.

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Watch this video from our inaugural show in 2019, at the Victoria International Marina, featuring 10 Canadian Fashion Designers and three Eco-Fashion brands. The show also featured a performance by the Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet with 26 dancers, to original music “Plastic Whale” composed by Alan Donnelly.

Video Partner: Experience 360°

The story of how Future Oceans was founded, and the team who created it. This video also credits our eco-fashion brand partners from the 2019 show.

Music Partner: OJO

For years, our wearable art collections have sought international attention as they continue to inspire and inform Canadian audiences. This year, Future Oceans International is going global! We are determined to spread our message of hope and inspiration even further, and rally the motivation needed for all of us to innovate - and solve our plastics pollution crisis.