Our first Woolly Resurrection workshop customer @ Start

Marcus, 5 1/4 shows off his resurrected jumper...

Woolly Resurrection by Marcus

AW 2011 Collection - first shots

We just got our first shots through from yesterday's shoot and they are looking so good.  Here is just a sample of what's in store at the end of the week
 

Photo Camila Almeida

Thrifty Miss AW 2011
Design by Rea Lilliard & Judith Paris
Cashmere and linen top
Linen waspie
Crepe silk pleated skirt
Shoes: model's own
Model:   Siobhan Ridguard

Sweet Combat AW 2011Design by Jayne Mann & Judith Paris
French Airforce Battle Fatigues
Suede bra embellished
Harem pant with sequin cuff
Necklace/earrings - Green Street, Newham
Green boots - JP's
Model:   Siobhan Ridguard

Photo: Camila Almeida

Amirah for Thrifty Couture AW 2011

"Skyline" corseted cocktail dress
 Design by Shanaz & Aby of Amirah
Crepe silk saree
Shoes: model's own
Model:  Charlie Wood

Photo:  Camila Almeida

Amirah for Thrifty Couture AW 2011 "Sunset" wrap & bikini top (with square cape not shown)

Design by Shanaz & Aby of Amirah
Crepe silk saree
Shoes: JP's
Model:  Anna Brown 

ThriftyCOUTURE at The London Green Fair

Me holding my hand painted banner ready for the fair!

 The 4th June was The London Green Fair. With only 2 weeks to prepare we worked hard to develop the second hand items into well tailored, individual pieces. After creating 30 recycled fabric bags, 50 brooches and a number of recycled fashion garments, we were finally ready to take on the 'greenies' of London.

Nervous would have been an understatement but with the garments looking so sharp and the stall perfectly decorated with TC bunting, I was finally excited to see what the public thought of our recycled fashion idea.

Up against the big guns in ethical fashion we did remarkably well. There was great interest in our clothes and due to the clothes looking so fresh, crisp and on trend many people didn't realise that they were actually up-cycled second hand garments and the history behind each garment simply added extra value and interest.

A cute playsuit made from a pair of ill fitting trousers!

Up-cycled from a gentleman's dinner jacket

Our stall, showcasing our up-cycled products

People visiting our stall

Our bunting hand crafted from old curtain material

Other than struggling with the wind, the day couldn't have been better. There were vast amounts of people and a great variety of stalls; from free a free book shop to bicycle powered music.

And we sold most of our stock!! :)

Pieces of art at the fair

London Green Fair

ThriftyCOUTURE will be attending the London Green Fair this weekend (4th June), come and meet us and find out more information about what we want to achieve and maybe take away with you one of our handcrafted recycled fabric bags!

You may even catch a glimpse of our first fashion line!

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