Upcycle a Vintage Gown-Eco-Wedding Fair,Bristol Nov 2012



Eco Wedding fair at the www.riverstation.co.uk/ ,Bristol :Nov3rd 2012
A sketch of my vision of the Vintage dress after it has been upcycled...
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'BEFORE' :    I obtained this white 1970's gown from Clic Sargent Bridal dept in Clevedon, Bristol. It was a size 8 and was torn in places but somehow it inspired me  to search for a lace trim that could help restore it. naturally I also imagined a corset to go with it ! To make a gown that is entirely eco friendly is a challenge , mainly due to cost. I try to use natural fibres that have been used from sustainable sources but also to save a gown and to recycle is very satisfying  and inspiring.



Machining guipure lace

Guipure Lace extended up around neckline

Adding a different dimension: Creating and constructing a Corset to add an update to the 1970's Vintage gown



'AFTER' :  Sam wears the gown with the waspie corset so well.

Head-dress by Ivory Flowers www.ivoryflowers.co.uk/


White Guipure lace added to Centre front of dress neck opening

How a Corset can appear so different on two alternative women in various contexts! photo courtesy : Stuart Niblock : www.sntialimages.com/www.sntialimages.com/   (via Damien Lovegrove) www.prophotonut.com/www.prophotonut.com/