Stanmore Bay School seniors turn paper into fashion

A showcase of recycled-paper fashion took place at Stanmore Bay Primary’s Wearable Arts show on Friday September 7.

Senior students designed and modelled a variety outfits to match categories including Cultures of the World, Venetian Masks and 80s Fashion.

Classes in each category took turns at showing off their designs on the catwalk. Some were individually made, while others were created in small groups.

The opening Element category showed outfits inspired by earth, water, fire and air.

Starring pieces from this group will be auctioned on Trade Me so the school can buy native tree seedlings, which cost about $10 each.

The trees will be planted on the school grounds to offset the paper used for the Wearable Arts Show.
“The event was held on World Climate Day, when thousands of people marched to save the planet,” teacher Linda O’Brien says.

“It was only right to do our bit by recycling and giving back to nature by planting more trees.”

Music to match each category played while the students modelled their creations, and the show also featured dance and musical performances.

To view the auction, search sbs paper garments on Trade Me.