The Division of Extended Studies at UC San Diego (DES) is steadfastly committed to cultivating and celebrating creativity and imagination of young learners across the globe. As summer comes to a close, and youth camps wrap up, I am excited to present Haute STEAM X, an innovative, credit-bearing program for local secondary students, delivered in partnership by Fashion Week San Diego and the Department of Education and Community Outreach at DES. Offered at the state-of-the-art downtown campus UC San Diego Park & Market, Haute STEAM X invited aspiring fashion designers aged 15 to 17 to engage regional fashion professionals in conversations about climate-conscious and entrepreneurial approaches to design and assembly, 'slow' fashion and upcycling, economic and environmental impacts of high-volume production, and the need to raise awareness across the industry. With guidance from practicing designers and Gwendolyn Bates, CEO of Fashion Week San Diego, participants in the five-hour workshop also had the opportunity to put principles into action, using reclaimed materials to fashion a wide array of new clothing. For some in attendance, Haute STEAM X served as a practical introduction to the sewing machine--an inspired moment forever stitched into the collective memory. For others, deep dives into the science of fashion proved to be eye-opening and a basis for a renewed commitment to conservation. We would very much appreciate your consideration in honoring the achievements of the next wave of eco-friendly designers, already well on the way to making the world more sustainable, environmentally appreciative, and aesthetically compelling.