What is Fashion Revue?
The purpose of 4-H Fashion Revue is to:
- Provide educational activities for youth who are learning and growing in citizenship, leadership and life skills
- Inspire appreciation of clothing, textiles, consumer science, and personal development
- Introduce opportunities to extend youth leadership and communication
- Promote self esteem through individual expression
Fashion Revue Over the Years
Fashion Revue 2027
2027 State Fashion Revue Categories
Traditional
Participants in this category will construct a garment/s and assemble an outfit that showcases their sewing skills and ability to coordinate an outfit. The outfit must contain at least one constructed garment. Participants are encouraged to construct additional garments to complete the outfit but may wear clothing they purchased or already own. Accessories - such as shoes, hats, belts, jewelry, purses, backpacks, etc., - may be purchased, already owned, or made by the member. If items were sewn that cannot be worn - such as in a coordinating jacket, skirt, and pants set or in a pajama set with matching pillow or quilt - these additional items may be carried. Only garments sewn by the participant will be evaluated on construction, but all items worn will be evaluated on the outfit coordination.
You may enter a Make It With Wool outfit in the Traditional category. If you choose to enter the Make it With Wool competition that is supported by the American Sheep Industry, it is your responsibility to ensure that your entry meets the Make It With Wool requirements. (https://makeitwithwool.com/welcome)
The garment/s in this category must be sewn by the member as part of a 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project* and modeled by the member at the Fashion Revue event. Participant must have received County Winner at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event to enter at State Fashion Revue.
Consumer Science Purchased, $60.00 Limit
Participants in this category will shop for an entire outfit with the total cost not to exceed $60.00 not including sales tax. Receipts from the current 4-H year are required for any item that is visible. This includes but is not limited to shoes, stockings, jewelry, and hair accessories. Gifts, prior purchases, and items without receipts are not eligible for this category. Receipts from yard sales, etc. may be handwritten. The participant should consider value vs. cost, versatility, the shopping experience, and coordination of the outfit within the cost limit. Participants may alter a garment to improve its fit (hem, take in waist), but it must retain its original condition.
This category has no 4-H project requirement and must be modeled by the member at the Fashion Revue event. Participant must have received County Winner at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event to enter at State Fashion Revue.
Uniquely Upcycled
Upcycling is the process of taking discarded or unused materials and transforming them into new products of better quality or value. In the context of fashion, upcycling involves repurposing old clothing or textiles to extend their lifespan and create new and unique garments. You can alter the items through sewing, cutting and reshaping, embellishing, dyeing, embroidery, applique, painting, beading, etc. Examples: combining sleeves from one garment to the bodice of another item or using fabric from an old tablecloth to create a skirt.
The garment/s in this category must be sewn by the member as part of a 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project* and modeled by the member at the Fashion Revue event. Participant must have received County Winner at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event to enter at State Fashion Revue.
Cosplay Challenge
Cosplay costumes are outfits worn to dress up as a specific character, usually from anime, manga, video games, movies, TV shows, or comics. Participants in this category will create a cosplay for themselves or another person using any technique, materials, or pattern. It does not need to be sewn from fabric. Cosplay can include clothing, accessories, hair, makeup, and shoes. The member must be able to move comfortably in the outfit - sit, stand, walk, and go up and down stairs. Outfit must follow the 4-H Dress Guidelines.
This category has no 4-H project requirement. If it was sewn for the member, they must model it. If it was sewn for another person, that person may model it, or it may be shown on a hanger. The member must be present and participate at the Fashion Revue event if it was sewn for another person.
Softie Challenge
What is a softie? A stuffed animal, cloth doll, plush toy, soft sculpture, or fabric toy. In this challenge, the participant will sew, felt, knit, or crochet a softie using a pattern or their own design. Any type of fabric and any embellishment techniques (trims, embroidery, yarn hair, removeable clothing) may be used. Participants must present the entry themselves at the Fashion Revue event.
This category has no 4-H project requirement and must be presented by the member at the Fashion Revue event.
Needlework
Participants in this category will create any type of needlework – embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, knitting, crochet, etc. This could be a household item, a decorative item, or an item that you wear. You may use a kit. Participants must present the entry themselves at the Fashion Revue event.
The item/s in this category must be sewn by the member as part of a 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project* and presented by the member at the Fashion Revue event.
*4-H Clothing and Textiles projects include Sewing, Fiber Arts, Crocheting, Knitting, and Quilting.
Who can enter 2027 state fashion revue?
- Any 4-H Member who meets the requirements for the specific category.
What do I need to know to enter 2027 state fashion revue?
Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased, $60.00 Limit, and Uniquely Upcycled entries must have received County Winner at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event. Only one County Winner from each age division in these three categories may enter State Fashion Revue.
Cosplay Challenge, Softie Challenge, and Needlework categories do not need to qualify at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event to enter these categories at State Fashion Revue.
Age Divisions (Age as of 12/31/26)
Junior, ages 9-10
Intermediate, ages 11-13
Senior, ages 14-18
Members may enter two categories at State Fashion Revue.
The two highest point score winners in Senior Traditional, Senior Consumer Science Purchased, and Senior Uniquely Upcycled will qualify for the FCS National Championship & Conference Fashion Revue categories.
All outfits must meet the 4-H Dress Guidelines: https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/0golrvsmai84h241w39h1fkojma84qnb
Questions? Contact the Fashion Revue Committee at 4hfashionrevueoc@gmail.com
*NOTE: For youth members to qualify at OCFR as County Winner and move on to State competition in categories requiring enrollment in a Clothing & Textiles or Sewing project, youth must have completed all 6 hours of required project time by the time they move on to CA State Fashion Revue or they will be disqualified from state competition.