GALLERY: SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ Survivor Fashion show

The Sexual Assault Resource Center hosts its annual sexual assault survivor fashion show in support of survivors at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event explores the silence and shame that survivors of sexual assault face and to erase the stigma around clothes a person wears equaling consent. In conclusion to the stage event there were stations for guests and survivors alike to share their stories, offer support and enjoy snacks for the evening.

Steve Carrasco IV, Associate Photo Chief

April 30, 2026

The posterboard displayed at the front desk during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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White roses displayed as a symbol of support during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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The charcuterie and snack table displaying an assortment of foods during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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The art table displayed during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
Guests wait for the fashion show and talk among themselves during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
Guests talk with each other and enjoy the afternoon light during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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TAMU Health Services mental health clinician Tara Emerson concludes the runway section of the show during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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A survivor reacts to being front and center of the stage during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Survivor Crystal Lowy stands in front of the crowd during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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A survivor is helped down the stage during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Guests react as survivors walk on and off the stage during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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A survivor hugs fellow survivor, KBTX and SARC supporter Rusty Surette during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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Survivors take the stage for a standing ovation and support from guests during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
Guests choose from an assortment of snacks during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
Survivors and guests sit together and tell more of their stories in a reserved space during the SARC ‘Beyond the Silence’ annual survivor fashion show at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank ’74 Agrilife Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

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