my idea...?

For my idea, i really want to try and be creative as i can.  the photo above shows one of Gary Harveys collections from the Green Show.

 

Each of Harvey's of 22 show stopping gowns was expertly constructed from repurposed goods, with a focus on iconic vintage garments and materials, including Levi's 501s, '70s floral print maxi dresses, logo tees, and the pages of the Financial Times, to name a few. Inspired by "refined elegance, drama, and proportion," Harvey makes a statement about second-hand clothing by re-contextualizing classic garments into new dramatic silhouettes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eco-beauty company Weleda, a sponsor of the GreenShows, got a sartorial shout-out with this dress made from 350 packages of its "skin food."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This gown is composed of 20 organic-cotton slogan T-shirts donated by activist-designer Katharine Hamnett.

 

A true artist, designer Gary Harvey brings humour and wit to his upcycled couture gowns, constructed from dumpster-bound materials such as copies of the Financial Times, old baseball jackets, and empty skincare packaging. Although more theatrical than practical, Harvey’s innovative, show-stopping numbers sear themselves into your memory. Truly, an unforgettable way to kick off New York Fashion Week at the Green Shows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The skirts of these gowns were fashioned with vintage scarves, including knotted souvenir scarves from around the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The University Scarves dress shows its school spirit with 12 English collegiate wool scarves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “Wear the News™” by Elena Gregusova is an artistic reflection of contemporary environmental issues in multicultural context. The shape of every object is artistic transformation inspired by a unique historical event, personality or culture. Purposely arranged type of different world languages together with the color of used paper further enhances the visual information. The collection is a prime example of what can be done with everyday materials on hand and how discarded items can be transformed into beautiful works of art. 

The extensive process involved in bringing a single Wear The News™ piece to life requires hundreds of hours of handwork using classic textile, sculpting and craft techniques. Some of the shapes are formed from over 100,000 hand made pieces assembled together. Current collection features about 30 unique newspaper sculptures, which are the base for the future “Wear the News™” World Collection.

 

 

 

After all my research, i am really interested in making an outfit out of recyclable products. I have decided to create this, because I'm intrigued on how recyclable materials can be used to make a profitable business. I also like the idea of how designers eco-conscious or not, are picking up on this eco-trend, taking a risk and taking vintage couture design to a higher level.

For my project i am going to design and make an outfit out of recyable products.