(the close of last year’s spectacular show!)

trash the runway is a design competition created by the creative lab at common threads in boulder, colorado. middle and high school students design, actualize and model super creative, high fashion looks made entirely of found and hard to recycle materials. the garments range from elegant to whimsical and have been created out of the most unexpected “trash”: discarded dog food bags, bubble wrap, gum wrappers, wall paper samples… the competition “aims to propel young people toward environmental and social responsibility and to inspire their confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills for the benefit of the greater good.” last year i was so honored to be a judge and really get a behind the scenes look at the design process and see all of the hard work that went into the garments up close. this year i am so thrilled to be a sponsor. following are some looks from the show last year. you can purchase tickets here for this one of a kind experience! x0x0xx

(i just LOVED this origami dress)

(the workmanship and detailing of this look was unbelievable!)