Fashion for a good cause is always in style, as shown by the stunning and brilliant White Cashmere Collection 2011 fashion show. On September 28th, 2011, the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto was transformed into a toilet paper couture haven for the eighth annual White Cashmere Collection: Fashion for Compassion runway show, which raises funds and awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Hosted by Canada AM's Bev Thomson, a cancer survivor herself, the event showcased the work of 15 incredible Canadian designers, each one creating an incredible gown, suit, or accessories made entirely from Cashmere bathroom tissue.
Trend Hunter was there to catch all the amazing designs in the flesh, and this year's runway show certainly did not disappoint! From Franco Mirabelli's Baroque-inspired gown to Luko Marion's slinky chain-link dress, each item was truly a work of art.
Check out these shots from the White Cashmere Collection 2011 show and keep your eyes peeled for more from these incredible Canadian talents!
Bathroom Tissue Runway Shows
The White Cashmere Collection 2011 Raises the Bar
Trend Themes
1. Toilet Paper Couture - Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative and environmentally-friendly clothing using bathroom tissue as a material.
2. Fashion for Compassion - Potential for fashion shows and events to raise funds and awareness for charitable causes.
3. Artistic Innovations - Avenues for artists to showcase their creativity by using unusual materials in their designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can explore sustainable and unique materials like bathroom tissue in their designs.
2. Non-profit/charity - Charitable organizations can partner with fashion events to raise funds and awareness for their causes.
3. Art - Artists and designers can push boundaries and experiment with unconventional materials in their artistic creations.