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![Pagliacci Gown - Hannah Duke](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_26174e44ead945169aa3b9a59199ac9f~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_26174e44ead945169aa3b9a59199ac9f~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Pagliacci. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Hannah Duke #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Pagliacci Gown - back](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_7cc5ec72c92a4381b8a1f90ca792b51e~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_7cc5ec72c92a4381b8a1f90ca792b51e~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Pagliacci. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Hannah Duke #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Pagliacci Gown - Hannah Duke](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_012288acf3654424b90b6d38a544e8d4~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_012288acf3654424b90b6d38a544e8d4~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Pagliacci. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Hannah Duke #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Barber Of Seville - Front](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_af0641fc311747f594c9641c34301b77~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_af0641fc311747f594c9641c34301b77~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Barber of Seville. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Lindsey Kuehl #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Barber of Seville - front](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_3d620027ce814d81b5dd1a7a3e22094b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_146,h_194,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_3d620027ce814d81b5dd1a7a3e22094b~mv2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Barber of Seville. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Lindsey Kuehl #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Barber of Seville - Lindsey Kuehl](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_e620f9ba08fc48d4b8bb28cf41f8a741~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_e620f9ba08fc48d4b8bb28cf41f8a741~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Barber of Seville. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Lindsey Kuehl #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Rigoletto - Front](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_a80bb07264ad45a6b68352923884c8b0~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_a80bb07264ad45a6b68352923884c8b0~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Rigoletto. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Madison Hicks. #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Rigoletto - Side](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_8df4689afda9434ebb6a29eed0e2eba3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_146,h_194,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_8df4689afda9434ebb6a29eed0e2eba3~mv2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Rigoletto. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Madison Hicks. #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
![Ridoletto - back of skirt](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5855ab_9eac794bc4f4460db464e848da81ae46~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/5855ab_9eac794bc4f4460db464e848da81ae46~mv2_d_1280_1920_s_2.jpg)
Gown inspired by the opera Rigoletto. Made from recycled opera flyers and programs. Modeled by Madison Hicks. #operarecycles Hair/MUA: Warpaint International
NYFW - Couture Fashion Week 2017
As part of the #operarecycles program, I went to NYFW to put on the very first recycled fashion show inspired by opera, made from recycled paper opera brochures, programs, and mailers.
Each piece is wearable art - while the model may not be able to sit down in each gown, she can walk and move about fairly normally. I consider the wearer's comfort and functionality first. Many of my recycled designs have hidden pockets.
Each dress here reflects inspiration from a specific opera. The three I showed represent (in order) Pagliacci, Barber of Seville, and Rigoletto.
Pagliacci worn by Hannah Duke
Barber of Seville worn by Lindsey Kuehl
Rigoletto worn by Madison Hicks