Designer and environmental educator Nancy Judd creates wearable art out of recycled materials
Designer and environmental educator Nancy Judd creates wearable art out of recycled materials
Once an odd and unusual concept, in recent years, "recycled clothing"—that is, wearable garments made from unconventional materials—have become more and more mainstream . Most every season of the reality show "Project Runway" features a challenge where contestants use non-traditional items to create new sartorial designs, and more than a few young women have made duct tape prom dresses. We've even seen edible dresses made out of eggplants and bubblegum. That said, we love seeing people get creative with their fashion, especially when they re-purpose used materials and send a positive message about recycling.
Artist and environmental educator Nancy Judd, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, turned down a spot on "Project Runway" because she's happy with her own project, Recycle Runway. She creates high fashion from what others may perceive as trash, all while teaching people about conservation.
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