30 copies of the ‘Financial Times’ folded and attached to a corset to create a ballerina inspired ‘tulle’ dress…
37 black logo tees cut up and hand stitched to create a long draped sheaf dress with corset waist and bustle…
42 pairs of Levi 501’s in various shades of indigo cut up and reconstructed to create a tiered ball gown with a corset waist…
These are just a few of the utterly creative, eco-friendly couture dresses designed and created by artist Gary Harvey. Recycling everything from laundry bags and Hawaiian shirts to rain coats and wedding dresses, this socially conscience fashion forward designer has found purpose in what is slowly developing into an ethical fashion revolution.
Making his premiere back in 2007 during London’s Fashion Week, Gary’s contemporary eco-sustainable high fashion gowns have been making news within the ‘green’ community ever since not only for his ability to source fabric and raw materials that have been thrown away with such creativity, but for redesigning unique masterpieces that are as beautiful as they are thought provoking. Often times accompanied by bits of information denouncing gross worldwide pollution, controversal child labor practices, and overconsumption of material goods, the message that recycled garments can save more than just money is one that Gary strives to share with fashionistas and industry supporters through his craft. His current collection speaks to the desire to recontextualize iconic everyday garments to create dramatic new silhouettes one landfill intended textile at a time.
