Unchained OSU Fashion Show 2023

The Unchained OSU Fashion Show tells the story of a survivor of human trafficking through three stages: water, earth, and fire. The story is told using garments, music, facts, and poetic narration. We partner with students and community members to put on the show using students as models and volunteers. The goal of the fashion show is to increase awareness of human trafficking both locally and globally and to empower models, volunteers and attendees with the necessary education, training, and tools to identify and report the crime, and to join the abolitionist movement. We hope attendees will learn what human trafficking is (awareness), what red flags and factors that lead to trafficking are (accountability), and what can be done to stop trafficking and help overcomers (action).

The event will include speakers, musical performance, the fashion show, refreshments, and a raffle.

Admittance to the event is suggested donation: $10 for OSU students and $15 for non-students. We are raising money for the Strategies for Success Scholarship Fund, which assists women who are survivors of human trafficking in pursuing higher education. All donations and raffle ticket sales will go towards this scholarship fund, so anything you are able to give is appreciated.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions to [email protected]

Doors open at 6:15 PM, show begins at 7:00 PM

Closest parking is in the Ohio Union South Garage (1759 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210)

Designers: Anjali Phougat's Designer Dream Collection, Destiny Howard and Amrita Chehil's AKCouture

Hair and Makeup: Paul Mitchell the School (Columbus)

Emcee: Shrishti Shrivastava

Narrator: Michelle Upshaw

Speakers: Stephanie Rollins and Kim Flynn

Refreshments: Freedom a la Carte, Buckeye Donuts, Spritz Tea, Coca-Cola, and Tanisha's Vegan Delights

Booths: Gracehaven, Freedom a la Cart, SHAN, Overcomers on the Move, Sanctuary Night, SARNCO, Pay Your Workers Campaign, Kendra Scott

Raffle Prize Donors: Rush Bowls, Overcomers on the Move, Sanctuary Night, SHAN, Cuffed by Nano, Northstar, Enlightened, and Blowdry Cafe, Third Way Cafe & Clean Turn, Red Giraffe, Shadowbox Live

Sponsors: Designer Dream Collection, Mashgin, Rush Bowls, Jersey Mike's Subs

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888

Host or Publisher Unchained OSU