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GEORGE NEWS AND VIDEO - Heads turned and creativity stole the spotlight during a unique fashion show held at Tyholora Primary on Friday 30 May, when learners from schools across the region brought their own eye-catching creations made entirely from recyclable materials to the runway.
The event formed part of the Garden Route District’s Designing a Greener Future initiative, a campaign aimed at promoting environmental awareness, creativity and community upliftment through the use of art and design.
With scissors in hand and innovation in mind, learners from participating schools, George High, Parkdene High, Heatherlands High, Jonga High, Thembalethu High, Imizamo Yethu High and Tyholora Primary, spent weeks preparing their unique creations.
They were joined by schools from surrounding areas, including Môrester High, Franken Primary and Bridgeton Secondary.
The colourful and inspiring show saw the learners showing off in garments made from plastic, paper, cans and other repurposed materials. Prizes were awarded for the most creative and well-executed designs.
This year, it was the 14-year-old Febe Maria Blouw of Heatherlands High who took the crown with her striking gown made entirely from recycled materials.
Read more in this week's George Herald and online.
Watch a video below:
Febe Maria Blouw (14) of Heatherlands High stunned the audience and the judges with her creation. She was also announced as the winner of the fashion show. The bodice and inside of the wings are made from intricately arranged compact disc shards, giving it a shimmering appearance. The skirt is made from rolled and layered strips of newspaper.
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