The third annual Trash 2 Trends held at Sea World‘s Ports of Call, is a fundraiser which brings
the fashion and art of local artists together with the environmental
community to promote sustainability in an innovative way. The show
features local designers who create runway looks from items headed to
the landfill. Money raised went to Keep Orlando Beautiful, whose mission is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environment through litter prevention, waste reduction and recycling and beautification efforts.
There were complimentary appetizers during the cocktail hour, and a dessert
and coffee bar was be provided during intermission for all guests. This is always a fun evening with some outlandish and quite beautiful designs created. Judges included City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, Maxine Earhart, Flora Maria Garcia and designer Nailuj Villarroel.
The most Avant Guard design was in black, white and silver with very pointy over the top sun glasses, by designer Brittany Mikell. The most wearable award went to Nancy Alanso for an elegant white gown. The best use of material, by Gail Warner had a skirt made from hundreds of soda 6 pack holders. The Top Design award went to Christina Woodman for a black blouse and white skirt combination that was offset with a sharp 45 degree angle at the waist. The audience choice went to Helaine Schneider for a poofy Van Gogh starry night themed dress.
The next Trash 2 Trends:
Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018
Location: SeaWorld’s Ports of Call, 7007 Seaworld Drive, Orlando, Fl 32821
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Attire: Cocktail