The Trashion Couture Project


Trashion Couture Project

MATERIALS

Mini blinds, used curtains.  Window Screening, Soda can/Beer tabs, mini blinds. Bicycle Tire tubes, recycled gold wire.

~ 1000 hours to create

INSPIRATION

Betsy’s jewelry. She described her aesthetic as a “victorian breakdancer,” and I couldn’t help but wonder what that sexy woman would look like in recycled clothing.

EVENT

Collaboration with Jewelry designer Betsy Cross and her new line eco-line with Betsy and Iya, 2010.

CREDITS

Modeled by Linda Okereke (mini blinds), Hoda Pishvaie (window screen), Erin McGarry (bike tubes).  Makeup by Claudine Ebel. Photos by Kellie Kane. Jewelry by Betsy and Iya. and Isaac Watson.