Stay by Stacey Angela Shines at Upcycle Fashion Week 2025: A Beacon of Sustainable Innovation
Stay by Stacey Angela Shines at Upcycle Fashion Week 2025: A Beacon of Sustainable Innovation
During New York Fashion Week 2025, Upcycle Fashion Week by Sizzle Arts unveiled a powerful display of creativity, climate-conscious fashion, and community engagement—and among the standout participants was the sustainable brand Stay by Stacey Angela, known for its groundbreaking approach to eco-friendly fashion. As part of the Upcycled Collective Program by Sizzle Arts, Stacey Angela presented a show-stopping fusion of denim and mixed fabrics, captivating audiences with her vibrant aesthetic and unwavering commitment to sustainability.
Stacey Angela, a pioneer in crochet fashion, infused her signature technique with repurposed materials, highlighting the versatility of crochet in modern fashion while underscoring its low-impact, eco-conscious nature. Unlike mass-produced garments that contribute to landfill overflow, Stacey’s handcrafted crochet pieces are made to last—supporting slow fashion, reducing textile waste, and promoting a culture of mindful consumption.
The use of upcycled textiles, blended with crochet artistry, made her collection a standout in both innovation and environmental impact. Each design was a wearable statement on the possibilities of sustainability, transforming discarded materials into garments of beauty, purpose, and power.
The Power of Upcycling: Sizzle Arts Leading the Movement
At the heart of this impactful runway presentation was Sizzle Arts, the visionary nonprofit organization behind Upcycle Fashion Week and the Upcycled Collective Program. With a mission to empower designers, models, artists, and creatives through education, sustainability, and innovation, Sizzle Arts is driving the shift toward a more responsible fashion industry.
The Upcycled Collective Program provides a platform for emerging and established designers like Stacey Angela to showcase innovative upcycled pieces while raising awareness of fashion’s role in climate change. Each designer in the program donates an upcycled design for presentation during fashion week, making their work part of a greater movement for social and environmental good.
By promoting brands like Stay by Stacey Angela, Sizzle Arts directly supports initiatives that align with global climate goals. Handmade, locally produced, and built on circular principles, Stacey’s crochet work represents an antidote to fast fashion’s environmental toll. Her participation illustrates how fashion can be both ethical and artistic—with designers taking creative action for a better future.
Why This Matters for Grantmakers
Sizzle Arts Foundation’s programming—especially Upcycle Fashion Week and the Upcycled Collective—is not only a celebration of creativity but also a strategic tool for community impact, sustainability education, and workforce empowerment. Through workshops, mentorship, fashion showcases, and eco-conscious design initiatives, the foundation nurtures creative talent while addressing environmental issues head-on.
Grants that support climate education, sustainable entrepreneurship, women in fashion, arts innovation, and youth empowerment will find deep alignment with the work of Sizzle Arts. Stacey Angela’s story is just one example of the meaningful change being cultivated through this platform.
As Stay by Stacey Angela continues to redefine the crochet fashion landscape with environmental stewardship at its core, and as Sizzle Arts builds the infrastructure to support such changemakers, the future of fashion looks not only more beautiful—but more sustainable.
