THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST'S VISION OF TOMORROW'S FASHION

The Ascend Fashion Show, held July 26, 2025, at the Covington Aquatic Center, promised transformation, bold creativity, and community. What unfolded was a beautiful clash of intention and oversight, visually captivating at times, but marred by operational fumbles and missed opportunities for real fashion elevation.

On Saturday night, a group of models tiptoed their way down a three-foot-wide runway at the Covington Aquatic Center. The lights reflected off water, fringe, and wings. Seattle’s Ascend fashion show promised elevation, inspiration, and artistry. What unfolded was something far more complicated.

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