Reuse, Recycle, REVIVE
In fashion,” Green is the new Black.” This year’s Fashion Promotion Class promoted the Green Theme in its second annual Eco-Friendly Fashion show, Reuse, Recycle, REVIVE. The show was the highlight of Ashland University’s Earth Week 2011. Over 400 people were in attendance.
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| Craig Hadsell with his dress model |
It was directed by Fashion Merchandising majors Lauren Schweitzer and Craig Hadsell.
The show featured a Design Competition which exhibited creative and carefully crafted designs by Fashion Merchandising students. The garments were required to be made of reused or recycled materials. Thirty-three interesting designs were submitted made from such things as coffee filters, trash bags, newspaper, and old graduation gowns. The Design Competition winners included:
Young Designer Award: 7 year old Lillian Grose for her design using recycled garments “Fashion Fool”
Honorable Mention: Craig Hadsell, for his design using a recycled gown “Sexy in
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| "Flowers In Bloom" Dress |
the City” (pictured left)
3rd Place: Erin Alleman, for her garment covered in recycled artificial flowers ”In Bloom”
2nd Place: Hannah Brown, for her cocktail dress made of recycled Victoria’s Secret bags “Victoria’s Secret is out”
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| "Victoria's Secret is Out" Dress |
1st Place: Meredith Parker, for her strapless dress made of coconut fiber “Nature’s Awakening”
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| "Nature's Awakening" Dress |
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