The Pyres of Desire Fashion Show

September 2025 - Oakland, CA

Supported the production of Club Rambutan's inaugural fashion show, marking the collective's first runway presentation and an expansion of its print magazines into live programming. The show's creative direction was informed by the magazine's annual theme of Fear, interpreted through the framework of the Seven Deadly Sins to guide visual styling, clothing design, and atmosphere.

Responsibilities included assisting in theme ideation, managing floor plans for runway flow and audience placement, and supporting set design development. Led venue and vendor sourcing, contributed to run-of-show programming, and coordinated on-site installation and event day execution to ensure a cohesive transition from concept to live experience.

The result was a tightly produced debut fashion show that established Club Rambutan's visual language on the runway, aligning editorial themes with spatial design, performance, and community-driven presentation.

Photography: Bridget Hawkley / JC Cubias