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The Neck-Tie collection (and my obsession with recycled ties) began a few years ago when I was inspired by a friend's Dad who had made his mother a neck-tie skirt back in 70's. My first try at a skirt ended up being a gown as I realized the legnth of old ties was perfect for a full gown. Since then I have been making tie hats, purses, skirts, bodices, capes and using them to embellish everything from jeans to tux's. All are available in many colours and sizes and I also do custom work (recently I've done numerous grad dresses.)
Where it all began.... also modeling one of my Vietanm Style Crochet Toques.
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Short ball gown version with matching hat and purse.
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Second hand wool skirt recycled into matching hat and purse set.
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Back to Parent Page: Funky Town Designs Gallery
Nicole (aka the Neck-Tie Avenger) lives in the beautiful mountains of the Kootneys in BC, Canada. She is a textile artist and designer, who creates one of a kind clothing using second-hand and recycled materials. She specializes in funky, retro inspired clothing and harbours an obsession to neck-ties. Her interests also include mountain biking, snowboarding, cooking (she is a Red-Seal chef), ashtanga yoga environmental preservation.
http://www.artfolios.org/funkytowndesigns
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