As part of the Green Festival this year, the Peterborough College of Adult Education (PCAE), Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT), and ESP combined to deliver a Fashion Runway Show like no other - right in the middle of Queensgate Shopping Centre!
In its second year, the Trashion Show has become an annual event much anticipated by all those interested in trying something new within fashion design and textiles, and those desiring more creative ways to recycle.
Over the last several months, learners from all over Peterborough have been recycling and reinventing fashion... turning the unwanted or unused into something wearable, turning the phrase: 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' into reality.
Above is a picture of our lovely judges. They judged the clothing for its innovative design, its wearability, and the most creative use of materials ('Eco' Award). The winning outfits for each category won a bottle of wine and a wonderful prize from Lush.
The dress on the right won first place in the most innovative design category. Our family learners made the felt objects that decorated both of these dresses during a Saturday Textiles taster session a few weeks ago.
The men's outfit on the left was made out of two leather sofas. The designer also modelled the outfit.
Miss. Peterborough wore the Family Learning Finale Dress and won first place in the most creative use of materials category! She'll be wearing this dress in her upcoming Miss. England competition as well. She said that when she put it on she felt like a princess.
We all had a really good time and the crowd really responded to the cause. Can't wait for next year!
Anyone have some ideas for Family Learning courses that would appeal to more men? Some of the ideas I had were:
