HAUTE TRASH

Art Director | Vyrence Tsang, Monsha Wong

Styling & Photographer | Vyrence Tsang

Make Up | Ani Choy

Hair | Riess Wang

“The idea for trash fashions was said to have come to founder Susan Lamela while she was repairing a designer suit. Discouraged with the shoddy workmanship of the expensive garment, she claimed “I could do better than this with trash!” Thus was born the first trash fashion show in 1983, entitled “The Cutting Edge of Fashion”. The show was part of a Social Science exhibition in the small town of Nevada City, California. It consisted of 21 outfits, all designed by Susan, who took on the alter ego “Polly Ethylena”. Simple designs were made from trash bags, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap, with duct tape accents.”

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