Wednesday 6 May 2009
ALTERNATIVE MISS WORLD
On the 2nd of May, Annie and Ellie dressed Matthew Flowers, Director of the internationally wondrous Flowers gallery, as Little Miss sustainable at the Alternative Miss World.
Brainchild of the fabulous sculptor Andrew Logan, people dress in 3 costumes based on the format of Miss World. Daywear swimwear and Evening wear outfits are vehicles for the most extravagant and 'health and safety unconscious' expressions of revelry and joy.
Have a look at our costumes! Swimwear uses non renewable resources or 'technical nutrients' as Michael Braungart and William McDonnough call them, in thier seminal book Cradle to Cradle (remaking the way we make things) This illustrates the need for each of us to have access to potable water resources where-ever we are on the planet.
Evening wear is totally bodegradable and illustrates Michael and Williams commitment to appropriate recycling of out renewable resources, otherwise known as biological nutrients.
Annie's mission is to show that eco design is glamourous and glorious and doesn't have to destroy the planets resources in the process. Little Miss Sustainable is about sustainable happiness.
Matthew told the comperes, Ruby Wax and Andrew Logan, that she wanted a mandate to talk to world leaders about eco design, and that she was little because it is making little differences that matters.
Brainchild of the fabulous sculptor Andrew Logan, people dress in 3 costumes based on the format of Miss World. Daywear swimwear and Evening wear outfits are vehicles for the most extravagant and 'health and safety unconscious' expressions of revelry and joy.
Have a look at our costumes! Swimwear uses non renewable resources or 'technical nutrients' as Michael Braungart and William McDonnough call them, in thier seminal book Cradle to Cradle (remaking the way we make things) This illustrates the need for each of us to have access to potable water resources where-ever we are on the planet.
Evening wear is totally bodegradable and illustrates Michael and Williams commitment to appropriate recycling of out renewable resources, otherwise known as biological nutrients.
Annie's mission is to show that eco design is glamourous and glorious and doesn't have to destroy the planets resources in the process. Little Miss Sustainable is about sustainable happiness.
Matthew told the comperes, Ruby Wax and Andrew Logan, that she wanted a mandate to talk to world leaders about eco design, and that she was little because it is making little differences that matters.
CREATIVE RECYCLING (images)
Clothing by Junky
Oven Gloves and Draft Excluders by Kate Cullinan
Embroidered Drawing by Eleanor Feddon
***CREATIVE RECYCLING***
The 2nd exhibition in a series of 12 informal monthly exhibitions looking at strategies of
environmentally friendly textile and fashion design.
30th of April to the 27th MayWednesday to Saturday 12 noon to 6pm
Unit 1:10 OXO Tower Wharf
Bargehouse Street
London SE1 9PH
Bargehouse Street
London SE1 9PH
You are cordially invited to join us for drinks from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday 30th April to Launch CREATIVE RECYCLING.
This exhibition will focus on finding, creating and designing ways to find new purposes for materials and objects that original purpose and use is defunct.
With recycling being a hot topic within today’s western society, everybody is aware that recycling is an important aspect to sustainable living.
Every object and material has ‘embedded energy.’ This term refers to the all the energy that went into making the materials that are being recycled. By analysing the energy that went into any given product, we can understand the real environmental cost of its manufacture, and maximise the benefit, in creating further uses for otherwise wasted materials.
What do recycled materials offer to a designer- do they inspire the designs, is it financially more accessible to use recycled materials? What is the relationship like between the designers and recycling?
Repurposing is a way of adding value to second hand materials, particularly in the hands of a creative designer and maker, whilst helping to stimulate a new, 'greener' economy.
Come and enjoy this informal exhibition and see how designers are using recycled materials to inspire and create new exciting pieces.
We thoroughly look forward to seeing you at CREATIVE RECYCLING!
anniesherburneoxoshop@live.co.uk
This exhibition will focus on finding, creating and designing ways to find new purposes for materials and objects that original purpose and use is defunct.
With recycling being a hot topic within today’s western society, everybody is aware that recycling is an important aspect to sustainable living.
Every object and material has ‘embedded energy.’ This term refers to the all the energy that went into making the materials that are being recycled. By analysing the energy that went into any given product, we can understand the real environmental cost of its manufacture, and maximise the benefit, in creating further uses for otherwise wasted materials.
What do recycled materials offer to a designer- do they inspire the designs, is it financially more accessible to use recycled materials? What is the relationship like between the designers and recycling?
Repurposing is a way of adding value to second hand materials, particularly in the hands of a creative designer and maker, whilst helping to stimulate a new, 'greener' economy.
Come and enjoy this informal exhibition and see how designers are using recycled materials to inspire and create new exciting pieces.
We thoroughly look forward to seeing you at CREATIVE RECYCLING!
anniesherburneoxoshop@live.co.uk
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