Sunday, October 9, 2011

Haute Couture: Stylish & Convenient



Ok I’m going to let a big secret out…or not…I am no fashionista but every once in a while something comes along that you just have to share and these dresses are something I just had to share.

 

Over a dozen Canadian fashion designers got together for a breast cancer fundraiser and designed some high fashion…… toilet paper anyone? Yes toilet paper that often found paper product in most people’s homes.

 

While some of the gowns are purely pink and white toilet paper the designers were also allowed to use suit fusing for stability. They were also allowed to use rhinestones, tulle and ribbon.

 






Who ever knew that something so chic could be designed out of something so simple as toilet paper? So next time your in the lady’s room get creative, let your imagination run wild, who knows you just might create the next fashion “it” gown!


To see some wedding gowns made out of toilet paper go here. So what do you think of these gowns? 




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28 comments:

  1. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.October 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Are you kidding me? Toilet paper??? These are beautiful. Don't think I'm quite that creative...would also afraid to wear them. Sounds a bit fragile. Have a great week. Mona

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  2. quintessenceOctober 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    WOW - amazing!! What a great and fun initiative!! And when did you redo your header? It looks GREAT!!

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  3. The enchanted homeOctober 9, 2011 at 7:36 AM

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  4. The enchanted homeOctober 9, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    That is insane and almost hard to believe!! Some of these are drop dead gorgeous and since they are biodegradable, they are eco friendly too! Its a win win!
    Thanks for sharing..truly incredible works of art.

    PS LOVE your new header, new look!

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  5. Taylor GreenwaltOctober 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Amazing! Toilet paper, who would ever think this could be done. Fun post..

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  6. KarenaOctober 9, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Noticed your new header immediately, love it.

    This is so funny because just yesterday at my niece Alissa's Wedding Shower, one of the "dreaded games' was for groups of four to choose one person who would be the model for a wedding gown out of toilet tissue!

    They actually looked pretty good, nothing like these creations though, and mine kept falling apart. (we could not use and glues, tapes etc!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. debra @ 5th and stateOctober 9, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    first of all i ADORE your new header deborah!

    now, those dresses, who would have known. think the designers grabbed that challenge and soared

    debra

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  8. Blue MuseOctober 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    What an amazing creative challenge and for such a good cause. They are fabulous works of art! I am blown away that something so beautiful (and wearable!) could be made from toilet paper... Seriously stunned.
    xo isa

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  9. sharon santoni at my french country homeOctober 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Honestly Debra! I don't know what we do with our time, look at these dresses, how come neither you or I made them?!
    hope you had a good weekend
    x

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  10. Cindy AlbertOctober 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Beautiful dresses and such a worthy cause!

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  11. lvroftiquesOctober 9, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I think they're pretty darn amazing considering they're toilet paper! However in my rainy climate they'd probably disintigrate in about 10 minutes! Lol! Do you think a higher or lower quality of TP makes a difference *winks* Vanna

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  12. Hill Country House GirlOctober 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I wouldn't want to get caught in the rain in one of these frocks! Can you imagine the work that went into these dresses? Wow. People's creativity and talent amaze me!

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  13. LaPouyetteOctober 10, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    This is just great!

    Highly innovative and artisticly!

    Warm wishes for a sunny week,
    karin

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  14. VictoriaOctober 10, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Amazing work! What a group of talented designers. I especially love the gown in the fourth image; and the one that looked like chainmail...who would have guessed?

    Congrats to all of them for their creativity.

    Best...Victoria

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  15. Heather RobinsonOctober 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Debra, you are so silly! I love that you posted this! We all need extra smiles on a Monday.

    Am not sure that a wedding gown made out of TP would bring good luck though (insert the appropriate 'going down the toilet' jokes here)!

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  16. micheleOctober 10, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    can you spare a square??????

    ohmylord i am amazed and also sort of nauseous at the same time!

    talk about the worry of wardrobe malfunction!

    have a great week.

    michele

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  17. Room SeventeenOctober 10, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    This is toiletpaper?? Amazing and fabulous!

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  18. StaceyOctober 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Are you kidding me-toilet paper! So genius! Your new header is smashing too:-). Lots of preggo hugs to you Debra! XX

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  19. NikAntikOctober 10, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    olala, what a fashion! Very nice to look at, however, not suitable with dogs at home ;-))
    Regards, Nik

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  20. A Perfect GrayOctober 10, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    what?! no way...

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  21. designchicOctober 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Love your new look...fabulous!! Who would have thought these were made from toilet paper...beautiful designs ~

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  22. Acanthus and AcornOctober 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Debra,
    The new header looks great!

    These dresses are beyond creative and chic...I'm off to the loo to roll out a couture Halloween costume!!!
    xo,
    ~R

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  23. Simple Everyday GlamourOctober 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    WOW! Works of art for sure!

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  24. Boho Farm and HomeOctober 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I have never seen toilet paper look so good!
    xo
    Caroline

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  25. Luciane at HomeBunch.comOctober 12, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Wow... that's crazy! :-) I really like some of them and it's hard to believe it's toilet paper!

    Very interesting post.

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  26. Connys CottageOctober 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Woooow

    that looks great!


    Conny

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  27. Murano ChandeliersOctober 13, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    More power and congratulations to the people behind this event and those designers participating. There is no more noble deeds than raising funds for fight against cancer.

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  28. kathiOctober 22, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Very creative! It's amazing to see what genius minds can come up with when offered a challenge like this.
    Kathi

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