Brisbane's best and most environmentally friendly creators and recyclers united on the weekend for a twilight market and fashion show of paper-plenty proportions.
King George Square was a sight to see as fashion, food and art lovers filed through Recreate: Brisbane's celebration of National Recycling Week (Friday13 November). The market was a combination of interactive stalls, delicious food and quality music presented by Brisbane City Council and VISY.
Musical guests included Quintessential Doll, Holly Terrens and Golden Age of Ballooning. The artists entertained market-goers and set the mood and atmosphere for a night of recyclable revelry.
Throughout the evening there were three opportunities to catch the highlight of the event – the Paper Fashion Show. Ten intricately-crafted designs presented themselves to an awestruck crowd, one after the other, worn by striking models scaling the runway, which was propped in front of Brisbane's City Hall.
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Alice Nightingale, NICO Underwear, Darb Bridal Couture, Maiocchi, Roux May, George Wu, VIHN, AICD, I Make You Wear It and House Of Cards were the designers behind the creations. They were all made from different materials, including newspaper, copies of Frankie magazine, notebooks, napkins and more.
Each piece had its own individual look and style, ranging from a flowing wedding gown to a dress shaped for a night on the town.
After the showcase of innovation and creation, the designers graced the stage and faced questions from Those Two Girls Lise and Sarah, a Brisbane-based MC duo who hosted the show.
Bean bags made from old denim jeans, handmade jewellery, clocks and handbags made from vinyl records – the possibilities were endless.
For those feeling inspired by the vast array of talent pulsing through the Square, the opportunity to create presented itself in the form of paper lanterns, fans and origami. Market attendees learnt how to 'recreate at home' with a pop-up paper crafting tent.
The Recreate Twilight Market and Paper Fashion Show was an event celebrating the environment and its possibilities; one that is sure to be reused for next years National Recycling Week.
