Trashfusion Design Contest
& Community Green Exp Tour

ATTENTION ALL Fashion Designers/Artists/Creators:
Join the ECO-friendly MOVEMENT

TF Design Contest is about Reducing – Reusing – Recycling...a transformation of art and fashion using repurposed and natural materials.

How to Enter:

Rules & Regulations:

1. We welcome all community members, professional and non-professional designers, artists, university and college students, intermediate and secondary school design individuals and groups
2. All contestants must demonstrate environmentally friendly practices and showcase eco initiatives
3. Entrants must provide their own model, make-up artist & hair stylist
4. Entrants are required to sign a promotional waiver before the date of the event
5. Entrants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian consent signed
6. Please provide your own transportation
7. Rehearsals / fittings will be mandatory

Eco Design Criteria
Taken and Edited from Eco Fashion World - Definitions

ETHICHALLY PRODUCED – Ethical fashion is fashion that has been produced with respect for people and the environment. Although there are existing certifications for Organic and Fair Trade, we want to encourage people who are taking significant action but may not qualify for certification.

RECYCLED – Reclaimed, Recycled or Repurposed materials, from existing materials, fabrics, metals or fibres. Often reclaimed from previously made clothing, accessories to rework into new. Repurposed from pre-existing fabrics, re-spun and reused for new garments.

VINTAGE/SECOND HAND – Vintage is a generic term for new or second hand garments created in the period from the 1920's to 1975. However, the term is often used more generally for second-hand clothes or up-cycled clothes (second-hand clothes that have been given a new life through some sort of customization).

ORGANIC – Natural fibres that have been grown without any pesticides and other toxic materials, preserving the health of humans and the environment. The process of organic growth can be certified by various organizations.

CRAFT/ARTISAN – Products that have been crafted using artisan skills such as embroidery, which preserve the perpetuation of ancestral traditions.

ECO-HAUTE COUTURE/CUSTOM – This encourages quality and a unique "one of a kind" design that uses environmentally friendly practices.

ANIMAL FREE/CRUELTY FREE – Involving no animal testing or unjust labour practices.

MATERIAL WASTE REDUCTION – During production, we encourage less fabric and material wastage as possible in cutting and sewing process.

ADJUDICATORS – Are fashion industry experts, local politicians, media and celebrities.

Selected Applicants will be judged on the day of the event and PRIZES are given for the following categories:

• "Most Creative"
• "Most Recycled"
• "Most Eco-Haute Couture"

Winners will be featured in our media release programming.