Lucille Chi
Discarded to Divine is CALLING ALL DESIGNERS for their annual spring gala…
“The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco is now seeking professional and aspiring designers to transform discarded, donated clothing into couture fashions and exquisite home décor, which we will auction to raise funds to help the poor and homeless at our annual fashion show and auction, Discarded To Divine 2009.”
For information on submitting a design by deadline date of January 12 2009, check their site for details. This is an amazing opportunity. In previous years, the collections have been shown on the runway as well as featured in the De Young Museum, San Francisco. This is an amazing way to help raise funds for the poor, with all the profits from auctioned items going to the homeless.
DESIGNER INFORMATION includes:
Develop a Design: “We are looking for classic, timeless designs that flatter many: clothes that are beautiful, durable, wearable and functional, decorative accessories that are stunning but sturdy enough for everyday use. The lines may be simple, but the combination of fabrics and couture details make the wearer look and feel special.”
You may submit one piece for consideration in one of the following categories :
• Women’s Day Wear
• Women’s Outerwear
• Women’s Accessories
• Men’s Outerwear
• Women’s Evening Wear
• Women’s Separates
• Men’s Wear
• Men’s Accessories
• Home Décor (new)
• Elegant Pet (new)
“In most categories, the judges will particularly look for versatile pieces that can be worn over and over again in a variety of settings. We want people to fall in love with the designs, and stay in love with them.”
Collaged images above via discardedtodivine.org
