Rachel Malasky - Upcycled Evening Gown
Modeled by Gretchen Heavner & Leah Freeman
Billboard Artwork by Jake Summerour
Featured in ArtPop’s 5th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser
For her design this year, Rachel was inspired by the young woman in the billboard by Jake Summerour and wanted to celebrate her. She built a fitted trumpet style gown with gigantic rose detailing at the skirt and hidden peak-a-boo roses at the decolletage concealed by the extended over-cut bodice.
A beautiful oversized rose accent has been added to the upper arm. The trumpet skirt is cut in a high-low to cup and flatter a woman's body. A slight train is added for even more drama.
Meet the Designer:
Designer Rachel Malasky grew up as a third- generation seamstress, surrounded by the knowledge and tools she needed at her fingertips. Rachel could design and create anything she wanted – and she did. She was the girl with the home-made prom dresses and the jeans tapered to within an inch of their life, unless she was sewing huge gussets in them to turn them into bell bottoms.
Rachel says that making clothing from scratch, drawing her own patterns, and seeing what she imagines in her head come to life has been a priceless part of her life. Though much of what she does revolves around costuming, Rachel has always enjoyed blending fantasy with reality.
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