Confluence Gallery and Art Center presented the fifth annual Trashion Show on Saturday (April 25) at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp.
The runway fashion show featured garments made from “upcycled” materials. Autumn Jateff was awarded first place for her outfit, “All Zipped Up,” made from recycled zippers. Second place was awarded to Danbert Nobacon for his “Angel of the Northwest” creation. Many other participants crafted beautiful and/or creative costumes from various recycled materials. Click on any of the thumbnail images below to view a gallery of photographs taken at the event.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Cece Odell struts her stuff in the winning outfit, “All Zipped Up,” at this year’s Trashion Fashion show. “All Zipped Up” was designed and created by Autumn Jateff from a veritable rainbow of broken zippers, accented by scraps from tote bags made by the Twisp-based design firm eqpd. The body-hugging dress also received the People’s Choice award.
Cece Odell struts her stuff in the winning outfit, “All Zipped Up,” at this year’s Trashion Fashion show. “All Zipped Up” was designed and created by Autumn Jateff from a veritable rainbow of broken zippers, accented by scraps from tote bags made by the Twisp-based design firm eqpd. The body-hugging dress also received the People’s Choice award.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Danbert Nobacon’s “Angel of the Northwest” was inspired by the statue called “Angel of the North” in his native England. Nobacon repurposed bed sheets, irrigation pipe and an old backpack for the garment, which took second place. Tent poles served as armature for the wings and skis made for dainty footwear for Nobacon’s graceful trip down the runway.
Danbert Nobacon’s “Angel of the Northwest” was inspired by the statue called “Angel of the North” in his native England. Nobacon repurposed bed sheets, irrigation pipe and an old backpack for the garment, which took second place. Tent poles served as armature for the wings and skis made for dainty footwear for Nobacon’s graceful trip down the runway.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Gene Shull modeled Linda Dunn’s “300,” which made creative use of bags from protein powder and chicken feed, tarps and plastic fencing.
Gene Shull modeled Linda Dunn’s “300,” which made creative use of bags from protein powder and chicken feed, tarps and plastic fencing.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Nicole Fahey modeled Susan Graves’ “Bridal Fantasy,” which incorporated anti-static dryer sheets, a bed ruffle and garlic bags.
Nicole Fahey modeled Susan Graves’ “Bridal Fantasy,” which incorporated anti-static dryer sheets, a bed ruffle and garlic bags.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Three groups drawn from the audience had just 10 minutes to fashion a fetching garment from a literal grab-bag of materials, including egg cartons, colorful caps from detergent bottles, and bubble wrap. Two of the resulting outfits are displayed by the enterprising models.
Three groups drawn from the audience had just 10 minutes to fashion a fetching garment from a literal grab-bag of materials, including egg cartons, colorful caps from detergent bottles, and bubble wrap. Two of the resulting outfits are displayed by the enterprising models.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Three groups drawn from the audience had just 10 minutes to fashion a fetching garment from a literal grab-bag of materials, including egg cartons, colorful caps from detergent bottles, and bubble wrap. Two of the resulting outfits are displayed by the enterprising models.
Three groups drawn from the audience had just 10 minutes to fashion a fetching garment from a literal grab-bag of materials, including egg cartons, colorful caps from detergent bottles, and bubble wrap. Two of the resulting outfits are displayed by the enterprising models.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Three groups drawn from the audience had just 10 minutes to fashion a fetching garment from a literal grab-bag of materials, including egg cartons, colorful caps from detergent bottles, and bubble wrap. Two of the resulting outfits are displayed by the enterprising models.
Three groups drawn from the audience had just 10 minutes to fashion a fetching garment from a literal grab-bag of materials, including egg cartons, colorful caps from detergent bottles, and bubble wrap. Two of the resulting outfits are displayed by the enterprising models.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Many members of the audience also put discards to creative use.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Nancy Barnhart came from Stehekin to model “Filmania,” which puts rolls of photographic film, a flotation seat from a boat, and construction fencing to good use. Barnhart got the award for the “most-recycled” outfit.
Nancy Barnhart came from Stehekin to model “Filmania,” which puts rolls of photographic film, a flotation seat from a boat, and construction fencing to good use. Barnhart got the award for the “most-recycled” outfit.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Pearl Cherrington modeled “Lots of Balls,” her Baroque, “fairy-godmother” ball gown, constructed from tissue-paper spheres left over from a wedding reception and a repurposed shirt and skirt.
Pearl Cherrington modeled “Lots of Balls,” her Baroque, “fairy-godmother” ball gown, constructed from tissue-paper spheres left over from a wedding reception and a repurposed shirt and skirt.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Aspen Bosco showed off Linda Dunn’s “Tiny Dancer,” which was inspired by Bosco’s affinity for dance and cats. Dunn used cat-food bags, an old tablecloth, an old zipper and leftover fabric.
Aspen Bosco showed off Linda Dunn’s “Tiny Dancer,” which was inspired by Bosco’s affinity for dance and cats. Dunn used cat-food bags, an old tablecloth, an old zipper and leftover fabric.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Linda Dunn, who designed several garments in the show, modeled her own “Warrior Queen,” which incorporates shimmery protein bags lined with paper towel and is accented with a pull-tab fringe.
Linda Dunn, who designed several garments in the show, modeled her own “Warrior Queen,” which incorporates shimmery protein bags lined with paper towel and is accented with a pull-tab fringe.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Ann Dooley modeled her creation, “Wrapped in Plastic,” which was inspired by superheroes and incorporated plastic bags from tires and chicken feed, twine, and muslin.
Ann Dooley modeled her creation, “Wrapped in Plastic,” which was inspired by superheroes and incorporated plastic bags from tires and chicken feed, twine, and muslin.
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Faurest Nelson Wicks (and Olive the poodle) showed what can be done with excess dog and cat fur, protective head cones for pets, and dog biscuits, in “Hair of the Dog.”
Faurest Nelson Wicks (and Olive the poodle) showed what can be done with excess dog and cat fur, protective head cones for pets, and dog biscuits, in “Hair of the Dog.”
