Thought the fashion scene in Lynchburg, VA was non-existent? It’s time to take another look. Behind the scenes at the 2023 “Fashion Speaks” fashion show, I was newly inspired as the Liberty University FACS department prepared to unveil their collections, with much more than just fashion on their lips.  The journey begins with a two-semester elective course, that ends center stage on the runway in the Concert Hall of Liberty University. I received a backstage pass as Creative Director of Naked Feet shoes, a comfortable women’s fashion footwear brand that sponsored the event (and looked stunning on the runway!) The energy was electric. Aspiring designers and models littered the floors backstage as they let out the last pre-show jitters in an excited buzz.  The passion for fashion was evident. But, as I was able to talk with a few of the designers, there was something even more exciting that seemed to be unanimous amongst the budding talent – a demand that God be represented on the fashion scene. Liberty University’s FACS team each expressed a desire …