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‘Green’ is the new black

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Sonoma Valley Sun

A dress made of cookie boxes? A gown sewn of straws and drink wrappers? Couture composed of used tea bags, or magazines, maybe a bathroom rug? It’s time to talk trash for the Sonoma Community Center’s fifth annual Trashion Fashion show, Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Building.

It’s the event that makes looking like garbage a compliment, with outrageous, beautiful, and theatrical garments created by more than 30 professional and amateur designers, all from recycled materials

“So much of what gets thrown away on a daily basis can be reused or repurposed,” said SCC Executive Director Toni Castrone. “The Trashion Fashion Show is a powerful reminder that creativity can transform what we normally think of as junk into something remarkable.”

Producer Margaret Hatcher said the Trashion Show was inspired by SCC’s commitment to promoting sustainable living. “Trashion is a fashion philosophy that combines environmentalism with innovation,” she explained. “It springs from a desire to make the best use of limited resources by making traditional and avant-garde clothing or objects from recycled materials or cast off junk.”

Tickets are $50 at 938.4626 x1 or Svbo.org.

Photos: Melinda Kelly

 

 

 




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