We have received our first two bras for the show! Just like last year it was Jenn of Paper People Clothing who was first to enter and first to hand in! In case you missed out last year, Jenn did a fabulous pair of designs using all recycled materials! She even hand punched her own sequins from pop-cans! Talk about attention to detail!
Just like last year, we're not going to post photos of the Bras. We're saving the big reveal for the show. In the meantime, here's a bit about the artist herself:
Jennifer Fukushima grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where the only clothing options were cookie cutter fashions from the local mall and second hand findings from the Salvation Army Thrift Store. In search of something different, she began surfing the internet, perusing crafty DIY sites like Sparkle Craft and Epitome Girl. At the age of seventeen, Fukushima decided to launch her own line, Paper People.
Fukushima moved to Toronto to study fashion at Ryerson University and soon her line was carried at local downtown boutiques. She sourced second hand t-shirts and turned them into funky, eclectic tank tops. Paper People has since evolved to include eco-friendly options, such as bamboo, hemp and organic cotton garments. The line blends colour, texture and pattern for a DIY, handmade appeal.
Today Paper People is carried at many independent boutiques in Toronto and across Canada. Check out: www.paperpeopleclothing.com for more information and shop listings.
Thank you so much Paper People Clothing!
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