On May 11, 2013, The Peggy Notebaert Nature
Museum in Chicago hosted ACE’s third annual Project Greenway Fashion Show. ACE
(Alliance for Climate Education) is an organization that teaches high school
students about climate change and inspires them to partake in activities to not
only raise environmental awareness, but also to try to put an end to global
warming. The Project Greenway Fashion Show is an opportunity for students to
show off their creativity in two categories: styled vintage outfits and
repurposed/recyclable designs.
As last year’s winner of the repurposed/recyclable
designs, I was asked by Sophie Ostlund, a member of ACE, to participate as a
judge in this year’s show. As one of three judges, we critiqued the looks on
visual impact, originality, and use of the reusable materials. Being a judge
was an entertaining and stressful process. It was amazing to see the beautiful
designs, but it become quite difficult for the three of us to decide on the
winners for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places!
Yet, we finally came to a conclusion and awarded
first place in the recycled category to a floor-length dress, made by weaving
plastic bags to create an intricate and couture-looking final piece.
To see all the designs from the event click on the link below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aceplace/sets/72157633581100599/with/8792353710/
Here is my winning design from the 2012 Project
Greenway fashion show:
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