The Fashion Finalists Are Here!
Welcome to the first half of the Umbrella Inside Out competition judging! For this part, designers were asked to submit plans for a couture garment made almost entirely from used or discarded umbrellas. Last week, our panel of fashion judges sifted through over fifty entries from around the globe to pick out the top five submissions. They were asked to rate the innovation, wearability, construction (or potential construction) and aesthetic appeal of each. Also, judges weighed in on the resource intensiveness of collection. Now it's your turn. Read a little about the competitions, and pick your favorite! Finalists will be counted down all week, so come back tomorrow to keep rooting for the design you would like to see on the runway at Paris's Ethical Fashion Show October 13! Judging for today ends at midnight PST.
And the 5 finalists are.... drum roll please....
The Dusty - by Carolina Kim
Rebecca Luke commented: "This is something I love to see. Something sustainable and completely wearable." See more of this entry! »
Twirling, Shifting - by Chriss Slevin
Scott Hahn says, "Beautiful and warm presentation. I see this on someone angelic." See more of this entry! »
Balenciaga - by Jill Danyelle
Scott Windsor: "I think this is a great dress for the materials used. The belt adds a nice touch." See more of this entry! »
Umbrella Redesign - by Rainer R. Wolter
Deborah Lindquist: "This is a beautiful and complicated dress that is definitely couture. I love the flowers and the addition of some color. Very well done." See more of this entry! »
Adjustable Jacket/Dress - by Sam McLaughlin
Scott Hahn: "This is a keeper. The sun bleached lines are timeless and provide authenticity and soulfulness to the garment." See more of this entry! »
Thanks for voting! The polls are now closed.
