Tara Frey Dons a Dress Made Out of Starburst Wrappers
Meghan Young — April 27, 2011 — Eco
References: abcnews.go & neatorama
Second to the wedding dress, the prom dress is probably the most important piece of clothing that a girl will ever own and wear, so it's no wonder Tara Frey wanted to make it extra special and memorable. With the help of her mom, Kerrin Frey, and friend, Paula Korbel, Frey created a Starburst wrapper prom dress.
Utterly unique, the dress definitely made Tara Frey the sweetest girl at her prom. The dress was actually conceived six years ago when Kerrin Frey saw her friend Joan Doyle folding gum wrappers together, she began purchasing Starbursts and collecting the wrappers to create this one-of-a-kind dress.
Basically, Tara Frey's dress was made by folding the wrappers eight times, braiding them together, adding some hot glue and then sewing them onto fabric to make it durable.
Amazingly, the theme of Tara Frey's prom was Candyland.
Utterly unique, the dress definitely made Tara Frey the sweetest girl at her prom. The dress was actually conceived six years ago when Kerrin Frey saw her friend Joan Doyle folding gum wrappers together, she began purchasing Starbursts and collecting the wrappers to create this one-of-a-kind dress.
Basically, Tara Frey's dress was made by folding the wrappers eight times, braiding them together, adding some hot glue and then sewing them onto fabric to make it durable.
Amazingly, the theme of Tara Frey's prom was Candyland.
Trend Themes
1. Candy Wrapper Fashion - Creating clothing and accessories out of candy wrappers, such as prom dresses, presents an opportunity for unique and eye-catching fashion statements.
2. Upcycled Fashion - Using unconventional materials, like candy wrappers, to create fashion items demonstrates the potential of upcycled fashion and sustainable design.
3. Nostalgic-themed Proms - Incorporating childhood themes or nostalgic elements, such as Candyland, into prom events provides an immersive and memorable experience for attendees.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The fashion design industry can explore new materials and techniques, like candy wrapper fashion, to create innovative and sustainable garments.
2. Event Planning - Event planners can tap into the trend of nostalgic-themed proms, like Candyland, to create unique and memorable experiences for prom-goers.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can promote and support the concept of upcycled fashion, encouraging designers and consumers to embrace more eco-friendly practices.
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