The first (hopefully annual) MERGE fashion event was this past weekend. The event was put on by our local chapter of the IIDA (International Interior Design Association) and WP was well represented thanks to remarkable volunteer efforts of Jeff, Kim, Tom, Yingxi, Lauren, Amber and Brian. The Fashion show consisted of gowns made from materials donated from some of our product reps... carpet tile, vinyl wall covering, textiles, solid surface, and ceramic tile. Each team was given their materials upon arrival and given 2.5 hours to assemble a wearable gown that a team member had to model. THANKS LAUREN!!! It was a great team effort with each member chipping in to put their touch on the dress. To top the evening off we WON the top honor of Judges Choice. Well done team!!!
Jeff and Kelli cutting countless triangles of MDC wallcovering which were then folded and attached to the dress
Tom and Kim HAND SEWED the corset top using Momentum Textiles.
Lauren and Yingxi making the structure of the skirt out of an old belt, irrigation pipe, staples and muslin... that is some creativity!
Brian and Kim gluing the mosaic pattern of Crossville tile to the corset with only seconds to spare.
The finished skirt awaits its model.
That's Amber making a few last minute tweaks to the dress. We didn't have time for a test fit so it was all or nothing when Lauren came out of hair and makeup to try it on for the first time.
The Team from left to right Kim, Tom, Yingxi, Lauren, Amber, Brian and Jeff.
A little shimmy in front of the judges before throwing them bouquet of flowers made from the origami pieces from the skirt.
The corset top was hand sewn and laced up with ribbon
Lauren ROCKING IT on the runway!!!
Jeff and Kelli cutting countless triangles of MDC wallcovering which were then folded and attached to the dress
Tom and Kim HAND SEWED the corset top using Momentum Textiles.
Lauren and Yingxi making the structure of the skirt out of an old belt, irrigation pipe, staples and muslin... that is some creativity!
Brian and Kim gluing the mosaic pattern of Crossville tile to the corset with only seconds to spare. 
The finished skirt awaits its model.
That's Amber making a few last minute tweaks to the dress. We didn't have time for a test fit so it was all or nothing when Lauren came out of hair and makeup to try it on for the first time.
The Team from left to right Kim, Tom, Yingxi, Lauren, Amber, Brian and Jeff.
A little shimmy in front of the judges before throwing them bouquet of flowers made from the origami pieces from the skirt.
The corset top was hand sewn and laced up with ribbon 
Lauren ROCKING IT on the runway!!! Other submissions below
-Brian L.
1 comments:
Great work! The dress turned out fantastic - is it available in my size? :)
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