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Sarah P.
8 Rolls
51 Hours
Inspiration:
Ever since I was a kid, my sisters and I would have tea parties gathered around a little round table. It was never the most expensive or extravagant party, but it made us feel like royalty. My dress resembles the tea set used in these parties and each ruffle represents how elegant we felt in our sundresses and grandma’s vintage pearls. These moments with my sisters were valuable and sacred to me. Getting out the tea set and meticulously plating our chocolate chip cookies were things we always looked forward to. This dress encapsulates what 7-year-old me would have loved to wear during our exclusive gatherings.
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Valeria V.
26 Rolls
31 Hours
Inspiration:
Life & Death is the overall theme of my dress. I chose this theme as both have played a big role in my existence. I was given life with a cleft palate/lip and had to undergo more than ten surgeries since my birth. Everytime I went under, the risk of death was always lurking to the point where I was monitored for heart complications. The black area and skeleton ribcage of the dress represents death and how it was always besides me. On the other hand, the silver lining of the corset top and the back piece symbolizes life. The choice of flowers was chosen because to me, they represent a new life to death. Each of the flower colors have their own meaning, Pink portrays the nurturing and playful feelings. Red, courage, sacrifice and love. Blue represents freedom, inspiration, and even sadness. Orange and yellow depict energy, happiness, friendship and good health. Teal is the color of second chances and renovations. Lastly, green is equal to prosperity, nature, and confidence. The burst of colors in the black background are all equivalent to life. They represent how even in death, there are ‘bursts of color’ depicting life.
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camellia w.
19 Rolls
63 Hours
Inspiration:
This dress was inspired by the moon. The moon can symbolize many things; femininity, wisdom, and intuition. The moon holds a very important meaning to me, as it symbolizes enlightenment and spiritual connection in my life. It also serves as a reminder that the day is over and that the next day is a new beginning of my life journey. I was also inspired by the moon goddess tale that my parents told me when I was younger. I have always admired the beautiful glow that the moon would emit on a clear night. The white that fades into black on the bottom of my dress is a representation of the moon’s radiant light in the darkness, and the silver moon pattern represents each stage of the moon phase. The little silver gemstones that I added, illustrate the stars shining along with the moon in the night sky.
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ava b.
17 Rolls
87 Hours
Inspiration:
I really love theatre because of how you can create so much art in so many different ways and making a dress is also very artsy so i wanted to combine the two. My dress is theatre inspired and I incorporated different aspects of both the theater as a building and performance. I used red layers to represent a curtain and added gold accents to imitate the intricate walls of a theater. The black on my dress is meant to represent an empty stage with blank spaces to be filled with lighting and stage designs. the blue,purple, and pink are meant to be different lights being used on the stage. and the gold accents on the hem of the dress are silhouettes of different theatre related items like a program, ticket, and bouquet. The dress is a tearaway dress to show how theatre is dramatic and I wanted the dress itself to be a performance. the romper underneath was inspired by something you would see in a big ensemble dance number in a musical. I also made theatre mask earrings to show the variety of emotion and passion theatre brings :)
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Elijah Z.
12 Rolls
85 Hours
Inspiration:
This outfit was inspired by the California, and South American fires that have plagued this generation. I made this tux to spread awareness regarding the disastrous effects fire can have on nature, and the flourishing of our planet. If you are to take anything away from seeing this duck tape outfit, I hope its this: actions have consequences. Ask the animals and family’s sent from their homes every year because of fires, and recklessness. Keep them in your minds during this summer, and do your best to keep them safe.
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Yajaira H.
12 Rolls
64 Hours
Inspiration:
I was inspired by the beauty of butterflies and all the characters I liked as a kid. This project allowed me to dive into a fantasy world and make my own character as a butterfly. I put pieces of duck tape onto a petticoat because I wanted a big dramatic dress. I then made the outline of the wings with wire then used pieces of tape to cover it and add accent pieces. It was almost the same process for the top although I barely used any wire. I like to call this 15 Mariposas because it reminds me of a quinceañera dress.
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Megan B.
4 Rolls
8 Hours
Inspiration:
I’m not a big fan of fully floral dresses, but I really like detailed light dresses with a wow factor like sparkles. As soon as I learned about this, I went to staples and looked at the colour options to inspire me further. I realized that making a dress fully out of duct tape is harder than it looks. But, I was up for the challenge and I had fun doing it!
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Makenna R.
18 Rolls
28 Hours
Inspiration:
I was inspired by nature and my butterfly tattoos! I knew once I saw the contest that I wanted to include butterflies into my design, but I knew I needed to do more than just that. So I thought of a butterfly garden! Through this idea I cut out colorful butterflies and flowers and placed them on the black dress so that they would pop!
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Rachael H.
23 Rolls
37 Hours
Inspiration:
Every spring my mom fills our garden with sunflowers. I remember when I was very young “helping” my mom plant the rows of flowers. Every spring I would help my mother to plant and organize the flower beds. It has become our special family tradition. Over the years, it remains one of the few activities that we can readily bond over. The design for my dress is inspired by the sunflowers and the joyful times my mother and I share while planting them. The aesthetic for the dress is reminiscent of pixies and fairies that I used from the books I read and the movies I saw as a young child. I think this sunflower dress is just the kind of fun, whimsical, garment that a fairy or pixie would love to wear.
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Adelynn W.
18 Rolls
17 Hours
Inspiration:
I was inspired by carnations, they symbolize gratitude and the thought of not forgetting someone. Prom is a once in a lifetime experience, whether it be because of the people or the celebration. You are free to be your authentic self at prom, and just like a flower, come into bloom.
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Ava L.
6 Rolls
90 Hours
Inspiration:
The inspiration for my dress came from a painting I did this year of a tiger. I decided to recreate my painting as the prom dress because when I think of a tiger she represents strength, courage, and independence. All traits, that as college freshmen, we need to seek and rely on. The tiger has a majestic dignity fit for any formal occasion. She is as intimidating as she is graceful and for that, I admire her and aspire to be the same.
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Sophia H.
18 Rolls
60 Hours
Inspiration:
Using inspiration from monarch butterflies, I wanted to create an ethereal fairy like dress that captured a princess ball gown silhouette. I used various butterflies of different colors and sizes to embellish the bodice and skirt along with the shoes and tiara. While the duct tape was a very challenging material to use, I enjoyed bringing my vision to life and creating my dream prom dress.
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Raven M.
15 Rolls
55 Hours
Inspiration:
The stars were a great inspiration to me. I adore the way they glow. I wanted to create a constellation map themed skirt and this seemed like a lovely opportunity. I spent several hours working on it, sketching the design and filtering ideas to testing multiple ideas for the bodice and the skirt before I eventually managed to find wat worked and complete it. it took a lot of time and effort and a healthy amount of spite.
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Nancy L.
8 Rolls
17 Hours
Inspiration:
What inspired me to do this dress was seeing all of the other competitors in past competitions use their creativity to make beautiful dresses. My other inspiration was ball gowns. Ever since I was a kid I have been in love with ball gowns. They are so beautiful. I wanted to replicate the puffiness of the gown and the beautiful petite details.
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HaLimah K.
10 Rolls
2920 Hours
Inspiration:
Today I got inspired by my heritage, my style, and my culture. The symbols and colors have a very special meaning to this dress. I'm super happy to be here today to share with all of, you guys! Thank you! :) AND HELLO TO MY FASHION CLASS OF 2023 AND HI MISS NASH!!!
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Rachael O.
6 Rolls
13 Hours
Inspiration:
One of my inspirations was the goddess Athena and historic war dresses, because every dress is a battle suit. This idea allows easy movement during Prom with 6 different slits in the dress; the front two being most prominent.
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Mya W.
26 Rolls
74 Hours
Inspiration:
When I heard about the duck tape challenge I knew I had to participate. I've been creating dresses all my life, only recently dabbling in unconventional materials. When it comes to designing and creating dresses, I enjoy facing challenges head-on. The Stuck at Prom scholarship gave me a chance to work with a medium I’ve never imagined creating a dress out of, and like many others, I decided to give it a try. The inspiration for this dress came from my childhood. As a kid I made dresses of nature for all my dolls, delicately wrapping leaves and grass around their waists until the perfect skirt emerged. With this idea of natural beauty in mind, I decided to incorporate natural shapes in my design. In the brainstorming process, I landed on feathers. I chose the Phoenix because the bird is representative of loyalty, passion, and determination. All of these qualities speak to me because they match my fiery personality. I wish to pursue a career in fashion design, and the Phoenix dress posed the perfect tool to propel my ambition. The gown took a lot of planning and precision to create, as each of the hundreds of feathers had to be placed perfectly, or the dress would fall apart. The Stuck At Prom experience was a challenging yet exciting one and I am eager to see where it takes me.
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Emma W.
10 Rolls
45 Hours
Inspiration:
I have always loved and had a connection with butterflies. To me they symbolize beauty and growth. I think butterflies are one of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures in the world. Their vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and graceful movements have inspired me to use them for my creativity. As a result, it is not surprising that butterflies have inspired me to design this dress.
Sarah
P.
Valeria
V.
camellia
w.
ava
b.
Elijah
Z.
Yajaira
H.
Megan
B.
Makenna
R.
Rachael
H.
Adelynn
W.
Ava
L.
Sophia
H.
Raven
M.
Nancy
L.
HaLimah
K.
Rachael
O.
Mya
W.