Drew Waller

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2017 Unconventional Material Challenge

Triad Goodwill's 2017 Rock the Runway Unconventional Material Challenge is presented by the Greensboro News & Record. At least 75% of the visible material on the garment should be made of newsprint, provided by the News & Record. The goal is to create a look from paper - that doesn't look like paper. Vote for your favorite design! The News & Record will then choose a winner from the three looks with the most votes! The winner will be announced during our Rock the Runway Fashion Fundraiser on February 24, 2017. Tickets are still available. Photos courtesy: Torey Searcy Photography [...]

By | 2017-01-20T11:15:31-05:00 January 16th, 2017|

Drew Waller: Military Influence in Fashion

Skirt from Triad Goodwill. What will it become? I tried to go shopping with an idea in mind, but I was not sure of what I would find. My idea was to incorporate a military influence into today’s fashion with a contrast of denim. I unexpectedly found multiple things that fit into this idea so luckily I did not have to change my idea. After I found these items I figured out what I wanted to do with them and that, surprisingly, was not hard at all. The hardest part is putting all my ideas into an outfit. [...]

By | 2016-08-30T09:30:04-04:00 August 18th, 2016|

Drew Waller: Rock the Runway Excitement

Drew Waller I was surprised and ecstatic when I found out that I was chosen for Triad Goodwill Rock-the-Runway Fashion Show. So far this experience has been exciting. I have several months to prepare for the show but I am very eager to collect cool finds and incorporate them into my line. Though I have been an upcycler for most of my life, I have never re-purposed clothing for a fashion show. The Triad Goodwill Rock The Runway Fashion Show has had amazing designers in the past, which means I truly have to put my best foot forward. People [...]

By | 2016-07-29T13:14:05-04:00 July 29th, 2016|