A photograph by Yvonne Gougelet showing three models presenting vibrant runway creations from the Bay to Bay Wearable Art Collective at the Dunedin Fine Art Center in Dunedin, Florida, on August 22, 2026. Captured in a wide shot from the end of the elevated runway, the three models pose under glowing yellow spotlights in front of a dark audience. The model on the left wears a dark iridescent metallic gown with a shimmering waist peplum; the model in the center wears a brightly multi-colored, flowing tie-dye ensemble with dramatic butterfly-wing sleeves; and the model on the right wears an off-white cream gown with an asymmetrical flared hem and extended sleeve fabric. All three models wear matching, large circular illuminated halos around their heads. — Three looks from the Bay to Bay Wearable Art Collective, at Dunedin Fine Art Center in Dunedin, Florida on Aug. 22, 2026. Credit: Yvonne Gougelet/Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Once again, a ticket to Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Wearable Art show was hard to find. For the last 20 years, the Pinellas institution has totally blurred the lines between fashion and art, leaning hard into the latter to push the boundaries of what the human body can achieve when it becomes a canvas. At yet another sold-out installation last Saturday, DFAC welcomed lucky ticket holders as they marveled over looks from Wearable Art mainstays (like Olga Saretsky of Kikimora Studio) and newcomers like Tampa native Chase Parker, who five years ago gave up his 19-year career as a hairstylist to pursue his artwork full-time. Look below to see every look from Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Wearable Art 20.

Credit: Yvonne Gougelet/Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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