Menia Paige - Upcycled Evening Gown
Modeled by Ruby Durham
Billboard Artwork by Malaysha K. Belton
Featured in ArtPop’s 5th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser
Menia Paige’s design this year channels the energy of the feminist movement by merging body-conscious form with architectural armor, a signature approach that celebrates bold femininity through high-fashion artistry. Model Ruby Durham is showing off the sharp curves and layered structures of this garment that is both protective and celebratory, symbolizing how women rise, resist, and redefine power.
Constructed from recycled billboards, the piece reflects strength, activism, and the artistry of women united — echoing Menia Paige’s commitment to creating pieces that honor resilience, individuality, and the beauty of being unapologetically yourself.
Meet the Designer:
Since graduating in 2019, Menia Paige – called Paige by friends and family – is currently a full-time creative, operating Menia Paige LLC, which offers services as a designer, wardrobe consultant, tailor, creative director and set designer.
Born and raised in Jackson, MS, her creative spark was ignited early, inspired by tradition, texture, and the quiet strength of the women around her. Menia went on to study at Alabama A&M University, where her love for design evolved into a pursuit of excellence, experimentation, and identity through fashion. After graduation, Menia moved to Charlotte where her brand, Menia Paige, was born.
Over the past five years, she has established herself as a designer known for intentionality, drama, and elegance, often fusing modern silhouettes with nostalgic references and bold femininity.
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