This fashion bonus track was designed by Australian student designer Carlos Bouman. He's been published in many online news articles recently because this ridiculously awesome eco-friendly dress won him the People's Choice Award at the DesignTech Powerhouse Museum student work exhibition.

The goal was to create a gown that was very haute couture, while still being eco conscious by using normal everyday items to create the dress.

It's hard to tell at first, but this dress is actually made from dishcloths, bedsheets, and mosquito netting. Carlos literally collected the dishcloths from friends and family members, so they're certainly not new and unused. The dishcloths were hand dyed (along with the other materials) and gathered and pleated to create texture. Folded and pleated bedsheets form the base of the dress, while the mosquite netting serves as a tulle substitute to give the dress volume.

Oh, and the bottom of the dress also unzips off to reveal a little cocktail dress. Click on the article link to see a picture of it!

7 comments

1. Jennifer on June 9, 2009 at 2:42 PM

   Wow! Ridiculously awesome for sure. That is faboulous!

    
2. Anonymous on June 9, 2009 at 3:12 PM

   Love the blog!
   
   "Chris is Starving!"

    
3. American Sarta on June 9, 2009 at 4:41 PM

   This is beautiful!!

    
4. PersimonDreams on June 9, 2009 at 5:25 PM

   WOW! That's all I can say!...
   
   WOW!

    
5. cabin + cub on June 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM

   Wow.. that is a gorgeous dress.. love it! ;)

    
6. Diary of a Young Designer on June 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM

   Wow, super neat dress! I love designers that are innovative. Awesome post!
   
   xo
   Sophie

    
7. April on June 11, 2009 at 2:01 PM

   That dress is AWESOME!