Trash 2 Trends

Sea World Orlando

February 2020

I was asked to design a dress completely out of recycled materials for Trash 2 Trends, a fundraiser that brings the fashion and art of local artists together with the environmental community to promote sustainability in an innovative way. The show features local designers who create runway looks from items headed to the landfill. The money raised by this event goes right back into the Orlando community to increase recycling, prevent litter and beautify our neighborhoods, green spaces and business districts.

This garment was constructed from plastic ‘thank you’ bags and trash bags. My design was intended to represent the oil seeping in our oceans and the urgency we need to repair that mistake.