Is fashion really frivolous, or does fashion provide a unique curriculum that marks student success, which leads them to career paths and higher education? This session provides educators a clear example of how teaching fashion for creativity builds learning communities of 21st century skills, originality of ideas, and innovative design. A secondary classroom sets the scene for the story of a uniquely written curriculum based on gifted pedagogy and interdisciplinary connections with core academics. Program benefits include a culturally responsive and differentiated curriculum for undiscovered talent. Students celebrated joyful learning while mastering essential skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.