100 Paper Dresses, Suits & Wearable Art Headpieces Challenge
Thu, Oct 17
|New Orleans
We are ready to get a little trashy and have some fun! Let the challenge begin! Are you a designer, artist, student, or professional? Transform trash into wearable art for the 100 Paper Dresses and Suits fashion show and gallery exhibition, demonstrating how we can positively impact the planet.


Time & Location
Oct 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
New Orleans, 6117 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
About the event
September 19th, 26th, and 3rd of October -in-house crafting sessions.
Rehearsals To Be Announced
The 100 Paper Dresses, Suits & Wearable Art Headpieces Challenge is a vibrant and innovative event benefiting the community and participants, while fundraising for Literacy Project International. This unique event showcases wearable art headpieces by our artist-in-residence, selected hats from TRASH IT: Wearable Art Headpieeces, and residents' designs.
No person will be refused because of not having money. We have provided a scholarship level that allows you to pay what you can.Â
Event Highlights
Challenge Participation:
- The selected recycled materials to be utilized are plastic, paper, cork, plastic bottles, and more.
- Celebrate sustainability by creating costumes that give back to the planet.
Community and Participant Benefits:
- Creative Expression: Showcase creativity and innovative use of recycled materials.
- Educational Impact: Educate the community on the importance of recycling and sustainability.
- Community Engagement: Foster a sense of community and collaboration by involving local and national artists.
- Fundraising: Support Literacy Project International’s educational programs and initiatives.
Event ExperienceThe Recycle Challenge brings a one-day experience intertwining locals with national artists and students to demonstrate what can be made from trash. This lively fundraiser showcases sustainable costumes, celebrating efforts to reduce trash waste from landfills, waterways, and neighborhoods.
Event: 100 Paper Dresses & Suits - The Recycle Challenge
- October 17, 2024  - Cocktail Party and Auction begins  Â
- Fashion Show Presentation   Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
 Overview:Â
- An event celebrating Wearable Art Headpieces by the Artist In Residence and contestants creating dresses, gowns, and suits.
- Featuring 100 costumes made from recycled materials like plastic, paper, cork, plastic bottles, etc.
- Emphasis on sustainability and giving back to the planet.
 Event Details For Designers:Â
- Entry Fees: $50 Â (1 to 3 submissions)
- Deadlines for Costume Submissions: October 1, 2024Â
- Drop Off Location: 6117 S.t Claude Avenue    Hours: 4 pm to 9 pm        Tupelo Street and St. Claude Avenue (Lower 9th Ward)Â
- Fitting Details: TBA
- Rehearsals: Week of October 10th to 16th, Â 2024Â
- Additional Information: Participants are encouraged to showcase creativity using recycled materials. Challenge promotes environmental consciousness through art as fashion. We are aiming to create a collaborative platform for sustainable fashion initiatives.Â
Ticket Sells:
Fashion Show Only: $35.00 per person  (With your promo code of $10.00 off)
Fashion Show & Cocktail Party: Â $50.00 (with your promo code of $20.00 Â Â off)