Katie Tumova
Trashion - BLOOM
Prompt: Trashion (TRASH + FASHION) is a coined term for fashion/accessory/jewelry/wearable created from used, thrown-out, found and repurposed elements. Like upcycling + recycling, Trashion revives items to be valued again; these items may be either low-cost or high-cost. The aim/purpose of Trashion is to call attention to and reduce the polluting outcome and carbon footprint of fashion waste on the environment. What I made? GARMET + INVITATION
For my project, I decided to create a dress using plastic bottles. This piece represents a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and transformation. Each flower is crafted from discarded plastic bottles, breathing new life into what would otherwise be waste. It symbolizes the power of imagination to turn trash into beauty, raising awareness about the potential of upcycling in fashion. Through this project, I aim to inspire a shift in perspective, reminding us that even the smallest acts of reuse can lead to meaningful change for our planet. The flowers serve as a reminder that beauty can bloom even from trash, transforming waste into hope for a sustainable future. I made an fashion piece and a fashion invitation.