Seattle : Recycled Fashion Show
Recycled Fashion Show

Clothes Encounters

04.08.2009

Submitted by jharper on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 11:00pm.
Photo: Michael Cline
The Bite:
The idea of dressing yourself from the recycling bin seem a little alien? Invade this space: The RE Store's Haute Trash Fashion Show when it swings into Ballard, with wearables that Haute Trash and local designers have created outta wastebin contents. Past creations include a flashy, purple ensemble from Crown Royal boxes and club-ready 'fits made from old bicycle tire tubes (whips sold separately) - this year, look for Tamara Adlin's colorful halter-top-and-skirt getup made from Internet cables. (U)FO reals.
Why Care?: 
You get all the pomp and pageantry of a runway show minus all the virgin materials - at least 90% of each outfit is made from used or dumpster-bound resources.
We're looking forward to the witty, laugh-worthy descrips of items from hostess Rayona Visqueen. Plus, two words: beer garden.
Wanna Try: 
Haute Trash Fashion Show; Apr. 17, 8 pm; New York Fashion Academy, 5201 Ballard Ave. NW (206-297-9119). Admission, $10.

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