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Last updated on Monday, December 3, 2018
(BLOOMINGTON) - The 2019 Bloomington Trashion/Refashion Show is seeking design entries for its 10th annual show on April 7th, 2019 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
Designers can submit up to a total of three designs in the Trashion or Refashion category. Designs need to consist of at least 90 percent refashioned or discarded materials. Trashion designs are produced using waste materials other than fabric. Past years' shows included outfits constructed from yoga balls, lanyards, videotape, mussel shells, and dog toys. Refashion designs give new life to unworn or discarded garments and household textiles - including t-shirts, down vests, leg warmers, graduation gowns, tablecloths, duvet covers, and a Christmas tree skirt.
Founded ten years ago by former Bloomington resident and artist Jeanne Leimkuhler, the Trashion/Refashion show is a fundraiser for Center for Sustainable Living projects such as SIREN, the Overlook, the Winter Farmer's Market, and Bring Your Bag Bloomington.
The show serves and supports self-proclaimed and professional artists and designers while seeking to change beliefs and behaviors about the roles clothing plays in our lives.
A true grassroots event, Trashion/Refashion celebrates inclusion and diversity in our community with models and designers of all ages and experience levels. Group submissions are encouraged!
Need help getting started? Come to a Discardia Mending Day on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Monroe County Public Library. Experienced Trashion/Refashion designers will be on hand to help. Attendees are encouraged to bring raw materials and ideas. Sewing machines, fabric scraps, construction advice, and inspiration will be provided.
More information, FAQs, rehearsal information, and online submission form can be found at http://www.bloomingtontrashion.org/.
More photos and information can also be found at the Bloomington Trashion Community Facebook page.
Designers will be notified of their entry status soon after the February 22nd deadline.
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