Super Eco and oh so Couture: Jens Wedding Dress

Ecouturier Challenge: Found Vintage Dress + Curtains = Couture Wedding Dress!

flea market finds. forty dollar dress. victorian. old curtains. free. save money for canine charity. upcycling. full skirt. layers. theatrical. movement. dancing. sand. mexico. grandmas necklace. beautiful neackline. delicate shoulders. show off boxing back. great new friends. party people.

Fittings...........

Before...............!

Three Couture Pieces/ Western Inspired (Eco-Linen and salvaged trims)

WESTERN INSPIRED DRESS w/ buttoned front panel (detachable)

 Inspiration: Californian Grandparents (top left) Western Film Director (L) & Equestrian lover (R).

 Old School yolk panel pointing down spine

 Hand- stitched trim resting on the hips

Back in Palm Springs where we used to collect wood for Grandmas sculptures as kids.

 AVANT GARD COAT:  Joshua Tree

 SHEER COWGILR SHIRT w/ silver embroidered yolk detail, mother of pearl buttons and linen collar and cuffs........

Thanks to Katerina Tana Collection for providing Linen. 

Trim and sheer fabrics saved and salvaged with love from LAOpera Costume shops rubbish bins!

The Selvedge Collection: Red, Blue and Green Fabrics all rescued and reclaimed.

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3 pieces made of 3 fabrics with selvedges too good to Chop off!