One man’s trash is another man’s fashion statement

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RecycleMania Fashion Show and Art Exhibit
When: 6 p.m. Monday
Where: Brazos House lawn

How: E-mail Brazos House resident assistant Kelsey Jackson at kelseymjackson@mavs.uta.edu

Models will walk down Brazos House’s front ramp wearing clothing made of old newspaper and paper towels.

After the final week of the nationwide RecycleMania contest, residence halls are promoting recycling through the second RecycleMania Fashion Show and Art Exhibit. Brazos House hosts the event at 6 p.m. Monday, where residence halls and university apartments will compete to show off outfits and art — all made of recycled materials.

“We are showcasing the creativity and talent of UTA students by hosting a fashion show and art exhibit composed of art pieces and handmade fashions made of recycled materials,” said Kelsey Jackson, Brazos House resident assistant. “Anyone can participate — residents, students, off-campus students, staff, anyone.”

New to the show this year is the art exhibit which Jackson said she introduced in order to welcome more students. She said not every student knows how to work with clothing, so art pieces are accepted too.

Jackson said she will give certificates and prizes to the first, second and third place winners, who are voted by the audience.

Jerome Kirby, Arlington Hall resident assistant, attended the show last year.

“It is a cool way to get residents to incorporate recycling into a fashion statement,” he said.

Caitlin Schwartz, Brazos House office assistant, said the fashion show shows that people can make things out of recyclable materials in a fun way. Last year, they made a whole outfit using materials like duct tape and paper, she said.

“I think it is a great way to learn about recycling and get students involved through the activities,” she said. “We won the last year and have a very good chance to win this year.”

Those who want to participate in the fashion show can sign up at the front desk of their respective residence hall offices or can e-mail Jackson at kelseymjackson@mavs.uta.edu.