Trashion on the Runway: Upcycled Fashion Inspiration

by Becky Striepe June 1, 2011, 7:30 am 2 Comments

This colorful bird costume might be my favorite from all of the shows. Those sweet feathers on her arms are cut from Victoria’s secret bags, and I am in love with the layered tissue paper tutu! The whole thing is just so magical.

It looks like the feathers on her arms are pinned onto those elbow-length gloves, but you could also hand sew them on to make things a bit more sturdy. The tutu looks simple enough, as well – you’d just gather whatever paper you chose onto a ribbon or elastic waist band.

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[All photos Creative Commons via Nic’s Events.]

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