Teens Turn Trash into Couture: Get Ready for Eye-Popping Eco-Fashion on the Recycled Runway!

Teens are turning trash into high-fashion treasures, making bold statements on the runway with recycled materials and discarded objects. You won’t believe the creativity these young designers unleash as they transform old **bicycle tire tubes** and crumpled chocolate wrappers into a black fringed masterpiece! Imagine a gown made from tissue paper once destined for the trash — these kids are elevating fashion into an eco-friendly art form at the [**Recycled Runway**](https://www.shopcommonthreads.com/recycled-runway9) event.

Welcome to the world of **Recycled Runway**, where middle and high school students craft jaw-dropping outfits from the most unexpected materials, breathing new life into what others toss away. Picture ethereal white gowns adorned with rosettes made from discarded Vans shoe box tissue papers gracefully gliding down the runway, as the crowd of fashion enthusiasts goes wild.

The magic happens at the [**Creative Lab at Common Threads**](https://www.shopcommonthreads.com/creative-lab/) in Boulder, where this fabulous extravaganza is nurtured. It’s been an astounding nine years of teenagers pushing the boundaries, and mentors Tanja Leonard and Rachel Lubanowski guide these emerging fashionistas every step of the way. Watch as they stitch unconventional materials like yoga mats and used tea bags into Colorado-style couture, embodying natural beauty, **smarts**, and sustainability.

Nancy Holder, a proud parent, shares how this event ignited her daughter’s passion for art and design, fostering the confidence she will carry for years. And it’s not just about the individual journeys — the sense of camaraderie among these young designers is electric, making the runway experience even more exhilarating!

Thinking about a future in fashion? **Recycled Runway** is a launch pad for many, catapulting former participants into prestigious design schools and internships with illustrious designers. Stephanie Beresford’s daughter Olivia discovered her passion for fashion design here, even landing a spot at a design course in New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Ready to be inspired? Here’s where you can experience **fashion meets eco-chic** firsthand [**bouldertheater.com**](https://www.bouldertheater.com/event/1666128-recycled-runway-9-boulder).

Mark your calendars: April 10, 2018, at the Boulder Theater! Don’t miss your chance to witness the cutting-edge in sustainable fashion and support a great cause, with net profits benefiting Blue Sky Bridge, a charity advocating for child abuse victims.

Follow the excitement on Facebook and Instagram @recycledrunwayboulder. Dive into this world of high fashion and sustainability — who says you can’t look good and do good at the same time?