Reminder - Trashy Fashion Show Commitment Form Due by June 15

Open to Designers of All Ages

Are you creative? Do you sew, cut, glue or fold? Are you environmentally-minded by using resources a bit longer? Do you live in a SWANCC community?  If you answered yes, then consider participating in SWANCC's 2012 Trashy Fashion Show!

Once again, the Agency is sponsoring this community-based project to raise awareness about being resourceful rather than wasteful. Just because we can throw something away, doesn't mean that we should. Individuals of any age and gender, working alone or in small groups are welcome to participate. The project goal is to create an outfit with three accessories using found materials or items that you already have - not to buy supplies.

The theme for this year's show will include "trashy" outfits based on characters from animated movies, musicals or epic films. Designers must commit to participating by June 15, 2012, with outfits and accessories completely finished by September 21, 2012. A panel will review submissions to ensure that criteria have been met, and send out confirmation notices to all designers the week of October 8th. The fashion show is scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2012, in conjunction with the nationally-observed America Recycles Day. Workshops will be offered during the summer for participating designers to attend.

Last year, over 60 designers created 40 outfits for SWANCC's 2011 Trashy Fashion Show. Watch the video and view pictures from 2011.