I just got the announcement in my inbox that it’s almost time for this year’s Discarded to Divine fashion event. I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the event for the first time last year and I definitely want to go again. It’s a great event where independent fashion designers take thrift store clothing, upcycle it into amazing fashions and then auction it off in both a live fashion show and a silent auction. The proceeds go to help San Franciscans in need.

Discarded to Divine History

This event started in 2005. Sally Rosen of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was going through the clothing that had been donated and was sad to see so many items that had to be thrown away because they were badly stained or otherwise unwearable. She started wondering what talented fashion designers could do to upcycle the designs and thus the idea was born. Local designers put their talents to work, made a big impression and the event has been a popular one ever since. If you like the recycled and innovation challenges on Project Runway then you’d like Discarded to Divine.

Some Photos From Last Year

The 2012 Event

The 7th Annual Discarded to Divine fashion auction takes place on Thursday, April 26. It is going to be located at the San Francisco Design Center Galleria, a new venue for the event. I’m especially excited because this year the designers were inspired by the exhibits at the de Young Museum including the Spring 2012 exhibit of fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier’s great work. I can’t wait to see what they make!

 

Tags: discarded to divine, recycled fashion, upcycled design