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Derelict Is In: Pictures From SWANCC's Trashy Fashion Show

More than 35 costumes were created using thrown out items such as VHS tapes, prom dresses and even umbrellas, among other things.

 
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“Hemerobius”, designed by Mary Anne Enriquez, a resident of Glenview, is a Greek scientific classification describing a genus of insects whose larvae are called “trash carriers”. The base of the fantasy gown, modeled by Nancy Roos, is an old plastic tarp and metal wire fencing. Materials used to cover the skirt and halter top consist of wrappers, packaging, plastic caps, junk mail, cardboard cereal boxes and magazine pages. SWANCC
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“Hemerobius”, designed by Mary Anne Enriquez, a resident of Glenview, is a Greek scientific classification describing a genus of insects whose larvae are called “trash carriers”. The base of the fantasy gown, modeled by Nancy Roos, is an old plastic tarp and metal wire fencing. Materials used to cover the skirt and halter top consist of wrappers, packaging, plastic caps, junk mail, cardboard cereal boxes and magazine pages. Credit SWANCC
Niles North High School Family and Consumer Science teacher and project sponsor Julie Lear, was inspired by Pan Am flight attendants’ uniforms in the “Catch Me if you Can” movie for her creation “Cookture”. The dress and hat are made from grey and black chef coats, embellished with tile samples. The flight attendant pin is made from a sample piece of leather and tile from the interior design store discards. Credit SWANCC
“The Hunger Games” - Designer Melissa Ewart, a student at Niles North High School, created a one-shoulder dress made from old chef coats that were dyed red to symbolize “fire” modeled by classmate Elizabeth Sado. Layers of fabric create “flames” and the zigzag stitching gives the dress a rugged but glamorous look, reflective of the character Katniss Everdeen. Credit SWANCC
“Cleopatra” - Designers Ayesha Riaz and Allison Bunag, students at Niles North High School, created this one-shouldered flowing Egyptian Goddess gown modeled by Allison from a variety of fabric that was donated to the school by a textile design company. The belt and hat were made from pop tabs and the bracelets were made from scrap fabric. Credit SWANCC
“Video Madness” - Designer Laurie Roubitchek, a resident of Mt. Prospect, used netting from around a turkey and old video tape to create this outfit modeled by Nina Masciopinto. The video tape was woven into the netting to create the top and skirt. The base of the hat was made from a Styrofoam wreath and old neck ties were hand-stitched to make the purse. Wine corks were glued to the bottom of flip flops and video take used to accent the flops. Credit SWANCC
“Pocahontas” is ready to set out on a new adventure in the forest wearing a dress made from brown paper grocery and plastic shopping bags. Accessories include a belt made of felt and headband and earrings made with feathers from a school project. This outfit was designed by Sara Perlin, Lauren Rosenwinkel, Linda Yoon, and Valentina Carrero, students at Fremd High School, modeled by Valentina. Credit SWANCC
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Perhaps Ben Stiller's "Zoolander" wasn't that far off with its Derelict fashion concept.  

More than 35 recycled-designed costumes were on display at the Solid Waste Agency of Cook County's (SWANCC) Trashy Fashion Show. The models represented more than 50 designers.

According to SWANCC, 90 percent of the outfits were made from items that are found in everyday garbage, including old chef coats, t-shirts, prom dresses, Halloween costumes, jeans, candy wrappers and packaging materials, among other things (like VHS tapes and umbrellas).

For the sixth annual showing, this year's theme was based on movies like "Harry Potter," "The Hunger Games" and "Black Swan."

Residents from Arlington Heights, Barrington, Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Palatine, Park Ridge and Skokie participated.

"This once-a-year-show gives individuals of any age a reason to celebrate reuse by creating a high-quality, one-of-a-kind work of wearable art, which is a testament to being resourceful and respectful by utilizing existing resources,” said Mary Allen, SWANCC Recycling and Education Director.

Related Topics: 2012, Morton Grove, Palatine, Park Ridge, Skokie, and Trashy Fashion

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