About 6,200 weddings occur every day in the United States alone. And in the UK, over 275,000 a year. But, what exactly happens to the wedding dress after the big day? And what would a wedding between Dolly Parton and Cyndi Lauper look like? This episode, we invite the vibrant and 90's inspired UK-based upcycler and weaver, Ashley Jess Knight, to blow our minds by explaining how she saves bridal waste by shrinking these big, extravagant dresses into thread to weave waistcoats/vests, bows, and wall art. 💒👰🏼♀️
Announcement: The That's Not Rubbish! podcast will be scaling back to every OTHER Monday as we build up on some exciting projects that will make upcycled fashion accessible once and for all. Through rich or poor. Stay tuned? "I do."
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Ashley Jess Knight's Instagram / Website / Workshops
That's Not Rubbish! IG Post on Bridal Waste
Good News: Turkish Garbage Collectors Open Library of all the Books Thrown Away
Irregular Choice Bride/Groom Heels - (to be seen at Ashley's future wedding) 💒
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ADDITIONAL
Guide to Bridal Waste + Recovery
What To Do with Your Wedding Dress After "I Do"
Zero Waste Sustainable Wedding Dress Shopping
Intro Song: "Here Comes the Bride" piece written by Wagner for the Opera Lohengrin