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Photos: UAA hosts Threads of Resilience fashion show

Sydney practices her walk before the show starts. Photo by Justin Cox.

The Threads of Resilience fashion show was hosted in the UAA Student Union on Nov. 21. The show was in collaboration with the Student Social Work Coalition, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Anchorage, PFLAG Anchorage, the Pride Center and Streets of Rage, with local drag performer Athena Nuff, as the master of ceremonies. The show featured 14 models in various outfits based on their own styles and was followed by two performances by Athena Nuff and a small dance party. 

Athena Nuff demonstrates various ways to walk the catwalk before the fashion show kicks off. Photo by Justin Cox.
Athena Nuff announces the models about to walk. Photo by Justin Cox.
Colby struts down the catwalk. Photo by Justin Cox.
Sunny takes to the catwalk in an outfit inspired by his heritage. Photo by Justin Cox.
Lydia strolls down the runway. Photo by Justin Cox.
Kaeromi shows off a punk inspired outfit. Photo by Justin Cox.
Sydney shows off her style. Photo by Justin Cox.
Linnaea skates down the runway. Photo by Justin Cox.
Aurora walks in a black jumpsuit. Photo by Justin Cox.
Ray shows off a practical outfit. Photo by Justin Cox.
Xander hits the runway. Photo by Justin Cox.
Chris shows off some martial arts down the catwalk. Photo by Justin Cox.
Nithya shows off their Sri Lankan-inspired outfit. Photo by Justin Cox.
Shannon shows off her versatile outfit. Photo by Justin Cox.
Zayloh shows off their flowy outfit. Photo by Justin Cox.
Al shows off his cozy outfit. Photo by Justin Cox.
Athena Nuff performs after the fashion show. Photo by Justin Cox.
Athena Nuff returns for a second performance after an outfit change. Photo by Justin Cox.
To end the night, attendees have a small dance party. Photo by Justin Cox.