Everyone loves the sight of the festive, prettily-wrapped presents under the tree, but few take the time to consider that after all of the gifts are ripped through and opened, the wrapping paper goes into the trash and then into a landfill.
Photo Credit: Olivia Mears
North Carolina costume designer Olivia Mears thinks about it, though, and she’s spent a couple of years repurposing at least some of those colorful scraps into party dresses.
Photo Credit: Olivia Mears
“I’m continuously inspired to find unconventional or recyclable things to make dresses/art out of,” she said about the concept, which she came up with back in 2013.
Photo Credit: Olivia Mears
Photo Credit: Olivia Mears
The dresses are composed of recycled paper, ribbons, bows, and plenty of glitter.
Photo Credit: Olivia Mears
Check out her official website or her Facebook or Instagram pages for more information – and fun pictures!
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