Description
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Minimum 50% of materials must be recyclable, reusable, or repurposed
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Materials must be recyclable
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New materials may be used, but should not dominate the design
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Garments must be secure, wearable, and safe for runway use
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Designs must be appropriate for a multi-age audience
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Designers may model their own piece or assign a model
General Guidelines
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Ensure all materials are clean and safe
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Footwear should be safe; recycled materials preferred (street shoes allowed)
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Models are encouraged to wear base clothing under garments
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Use of adhesives and construction materials is permitted (glue, thread, wire, etc.)
Construction Methods
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Sewing (machine or hand)
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Gluing or taping
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Weaving, braiding, crocheting
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Eco-friendly adhesives encouraged
Material Ideas
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Paper, plastics, aluminum, cardboard
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Bottles, caps, packaging materials
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Fabrics, burlap, bags
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Found objects (cleaned/sanitized)
Design Guidelines