GALLERY ONLINE: Recycled Runway fashion show
ASPIRING local designers transformed outdated second-hand clothing into wearable outfits ahead of the annual Recycled Runway fashion show on Saturday night.
Contestants each received a bag with clothes sourced from Mount Gambier’s op shops and were tasked with creating fashion-forward looks.
Event coordinator Trudy-Anne Doyle said this year’s event attracted a higher number of entries than previous years.
“We handed out around 40 bags of clothes, but not everyone completes the challenge – it can be daunting when you open that bag and see what you’re working with,” she explained.
“A total of 31 entrants showed their designs on the runway, which was up on the 28 entries we had last year.
“The contestants are divided into two categories – open and high school – and we present a number of awards in each category.”
Judges Kellie Nobes, Keith Hamilton and Damien Pignotti looked for quality, design, technique and wearability in their critique.
Open winner Amber Batten impressed with her French-inspired look, while Agnes Doyle and Carla Beck were crowned the winning co-designers in the high school category.
Natalie Fox designed the best child’s outfit, Jeni Jackson received the best technical sewing award and Ali Auld won the alternative technique award for the second year running.
Samara Herpich received an honourable mention for her high school entry and Amy Smith won the most creative award.
The sell-out crowd voted for Jillian Snigg as people’s choice winner.
“The award winners are selected for great sewing, great design and inventive use of the materials they are presented with – it takes more than just being good at sewing,” Ms Doyle said.
The event raised $1900 for Mount Gambier-based welfare agency ac.care and $200 for Uplift Project – a charity sending bras to women in developing countries.
