DiscarDisco 2022: Detritus Danceteria, now Serving Looks
The WasteShed’s 3rd Annual Trash Fashion Show competition is back with a vengeance this year, with 27 fantastic artists and designers presenting their unique upcycled looks on the runway (and streaming online). The live event, with a runway show, dancing, a silent auction and raffle, make-and-take crafts, and snacks will take place at Beat Kitchen on February 10th at 7pm.
The show is 21+, consistent masking and proof of vaccination are required.
Tickets are sold out, but the streaming live show kicks off at 8pm on Youtube!
DiscarDisco 2022 Work-in-progress shot by Chris Williford
Our Artists:
Morgan Csejtey @morgancsejtey
Katie Schweitzer @katienanna
Amy Jahnke @aj_makes_stuff
Mary Miller @marymiller6101
Paige Humecki @paiges_knits
Madeline Stage @GoheenDesigns
Moizza Khan https://chirpradio.org/dj/473
Alyssa Parlier
Adilene L. Villalpando @adilenev_disenos
Theo Shuler @official.hot.cheeto
Lindsay Heidenreich
Jocelyn Weber @vocelyn
REDEAUX Clothing @REDEAUXclothing
Emily Piff @dagen.made
Su Killelea @dollylava
Jessica Sidelko @bringing_the_bright
Chris Williford @cwilli
Dede Downs @wackywindyweather
Miranda Barrett @whatmirandamakes
Mary Tapia @o_bitty
Marie Wohadlo @fodopro
Avery Chang @OKXKXO
Hila Geller/STAM Apparel @stamapparel
Karen Earl and Betty Scott/Mi Fibershed
Marissa Croft @sinistra.marissa
Jess Crane @JessCraneFashion
Blair Goldman @blairs.wear
Cast your vote for our People's Choice award by donating here and commenting the name of your favorite artist! People’s Choice Award voting will continue until March 1st when we declare the winner.
Our Judges
Iyomi Ho Ken (she/her) is a fashion, fibers, and photography artist studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her current work is focused on self, race and the effects of the two. Using fashion as an art form is the basis of her approach. Working primarily through fashion, creating garments that tell a story- while using fibers to communicate through the made fabric, and photography to capture her vision.
With this came a whirlwind of exploration, involving race and color theory in a majority of her undergrad work. Her junior year collection landed her a finalist place in 3 different CFDA award categories. After going through a judging process, she won 2 awards from the CFDA, The Covid Relief Fund and the Coach Dream It Real Scholarship.
Her work has been shown through in person and online exhibition’s and will be featured in SAIC Fashion’s Show in the Spring of 2022.
Lauren Lein Cavanaugh (she/her) is a 25 year Chicago Fashion veteran, her wearable couture ensembles and masks are owned across 35+ states in the U.S., as well as seven different countries. Some of her finest designs are worn by her muse, Sherrill Bodine, as well as many other Chicago notables such as Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas.
Whether designing for a store collection or a custom client, Lauren’s fashions reflect an artful, feminine aesthetic. Each design highlights the individual’s unique personality and beauty, and her recent collections are composed of repurposed and eco-friendly fabrics. Lauren is a five-term president of the Apparel Industry Board, Inc. and a proud member of The Service Club of Chicago and the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum.
Lauren and team are honored to be included in the top fashion Chicago fashion shows of this season, Day on the Terrace for the Service Club, The Chicago Lighthouse Flair Fashion Show, and RevUp Chicago for AIBI.
https://laurenlein.shop/
Leah Andrews (she/her) is a 32 year old jewelry designer based in Chicago. After her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at DePaul University, she completed a jeweler’s apprenticeship with BCD INC from 2015-2018. She is a certified jewelry appraiser through the GIA and is currently studying with the Gemological Institute of America to become a Graduate Gemologist.
Rose Mae Turner (“Rosie”) (she/her) is a sustainable swimwear designer and textile artist who started her career in Chicago, she’s currently based in NYC. She is the founder of Rosina~Mae which takes you from “the beach, to the street, to the party.” Ethically produced on demand using recycled, regenerated, vintage, or deadstock fabrics... each collection features patchwork, weaving, and other fun techniques. For more check out www.rosinamae.com
Rosie is also a climate activist involved with Extinction Rebellion, Votes for the Planet, NoNBKPIPELINE, and Remake. She is represented by EcoModels Agency in New York and represented by Ethical Influencers in the UK. She participates in slow fashion initiatives with Fashion Revolution Week and Slow Fashion Season. Rosie loves to share resources on sustainable brands and upcycling techniques; she runs regular chats on upcycling, low waste living, sustainable design, and vintage fashion via the Clubhouse audio app. @rosiemae27 @rosina_mae
Our MC
Kalpita Chakote is an actor and a screenwriter based in Chicago. She was recently in the Season 2 premiere of The Haha Hour at the Hairpin Arts Center.
She won the first place prize $5000 for her dramedy pilot Assimilated in the senior undergraduate screenwriting competition at Northwestern University.
She will be graduating from Northwestern University as a theatre major with a creative writing concentration this Spring.
OUR DJ
The dance party goes late with tunes by DJ BrutalRuby of Birds and B-Sides DJs
Our Sponsors
Ette Tailor
A stylish, modern approach to wedding day dressing: alterations, heirloom revamps, custom design, & accessories perfectly tailored for Your day, your way.
Additional thanks to VS Printing, STAM Apparel, and Anna Jo Beck! Stay tuned for our raffle and silent auction.