{"id":56306,"date":"2024-03-16T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?p=56306"},"modified":"2024-03-12T09:39:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:39:53","slug":"upcycling-wedding-dresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/upcycling-wedding-dresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcycling Wedding Dresses with Otis College of Art and Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for all the latest details on our sustainability efforts? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Drum roll, please&#8230; we\u2019re upcycling wedding dresses with Otis! We\u2019ve loved being a mentor for the Juniors and Seniors at Otis College of Art and Design during this project, and can\u2019t wait to tell you more about where it is headed! Read on to hear all about what we\u2019ve been up to! And, of course, check out our \u201cOur Heart\u201d page for more content like this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/our-heart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Our Heart<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introducing-our-otis-fashion-mentorship-project\"><strong>Introducing Our Otis Fashion Mentorship Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggie Sottero Designs is set to embark on an exciting journey as a mentor for the 2023-2024 undergraduate Fashion Design program at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.otis.edu\/bachelor-fine-arts-fashion-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Otis College of Art and Design<\/a>. This esteemed partnership brings together the industry expertise of Kelly Midgley, CEO and Creative Director, Edric Woo, Lead Designer, and Patricia DeLaunay, Designer and Global Sustainability Director (an Otis College \u201904 BFA Fashion Design alumna.) They&#8217;re teaming up with the talented juniors and seniors at Otis Fashion for an upcycled design project, which revolves around the shared value of sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56308\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1225-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Kelly Midgley in front of a wedding dress designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1225-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1225-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1225-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1225-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1225-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_1225-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56307\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_11-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Kelly Midgley and a model wearing a wedding dress designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_11-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_11-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_11-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_11.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis partnership carries a profound personal significance,\u201d shares Kelly Midgley. \u201cNot only is our global sustainability director an alum of this institution, but at Maggie Sottero Designs, we also take immense pride in our commitment to inspiring the next generation of designers to stand with us in our dedicated sustainability mission.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in its 40-year history, Otis Fashion is bringing together its Junior and Senior class students to create a bridal fashion collection upcycled from our discontinued and one-of-a-kind stock. The project will culminate in a fashion show at the West L.A. campus in May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggie&#8217;s Design Direction for the project: &#8220;Love, and love for all: This is what Maggie Sottero stands for. The timeless romance and beauty of bridal design step into a new age of sustainable, upcycled design practices. Consider re-wearability. Keep fabric waste to a minimum. Taking inspiration from forms in nature, reimagine our discontinued stock to create bridal fashion for brides and their wedding parties. The setting: An enchanted forest, filled with magical flora and fauna.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project is a part of Otis&#8217;s annual curriculum and serves as a great opportunity for brands to participate in training and inspiring future fashion designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otis Fashion students have been mentored by Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Gap, Blizzard Entertainment, Los Angeles County Museum, Revolve, Amiri, and many other notable brands.\u00a0 Maggie is thrilled to be joining this list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-are-the-phases-of-the-project\"><strong>Here Are The Phases Of The Project:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning\"><strong>Planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project actually began several months before the students entered their design classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Executing an upcycling project of this scale required lots of collaborative discussions between Jill Higashi (Chair of the Otis School of Fashion), Kelly Midgley (Maggie&#8217;s CEO\/Creative Director), and Patty DeLaunay (our Global Sustainability Director\/Designer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" data-id=\"56312\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dresses designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56319\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_05-1-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dresses designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_05-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_05-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_05-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_05-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_05-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_05-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Design considerations included which gowns would be donated, how many duplicates would be available, and the types of fabrics involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dress size was an important consideration because the students would be using the gowns as fabric feedstock; a ballgown in a size 10, for example, would yield more fabric than a smaller size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jill, Kelly, and Patty worked to create a final inventory of the excess stock that would be donated to the students; next, one sample of every gown was sent to the college, where Otis Fashion&#8217;s talented design instructors studied each style and tested some initial upcycling ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design\"><strong>Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After studying the scale of Maggie&#8217;s proposed gown donation&#8212;and knowing that many of her returning students were extremely interested in bridal design AND sustainability&#8212;Jill Higashi felt this was the right opportunity to invite both Juniors and Seniors to design this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result will be a first for Otis Fashion: An upcycled bridal fashion story told on a grand scale, featuring the combined talents of Junior designers and graduating Seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56316\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_09-1-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Otis students upcycling a wedding dress\" class=\"wp-image-56316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_09-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_09-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_09-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_09-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_09-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_09-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" data-id=\"56317\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Otis students upcycling a wedding dress\" class=\"wp-image-56317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20230905_FashionMS_SocialExports_GC_28-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first week of the project, students were introduced to the Design Direction and assigned their reference gown (one of three duplicate styles Maggie provided for each team) and started their research process, including draping, fabric testing, swatch creation, and sketching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Senior designers are paired in teams of two to create couture-worthy gowns for The Bride. Hundreds of hours of effort are being poured into each creation, including meticulous draping and cutting of embellishments.\u00a0 Meantime, the up-and-coming Junior designers are working individually to design and execute styles for the Bridal party, with a focus on unexpected shapes and rewearability after the big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sketch-selection\"><strong>Sketch Selection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggie&#8217;s team of junior and senior fashion students will present their sketches and 3-D concepts to mentors Kelly, Patty, and Edric. Each team will have time to explain their ideas and present sketches. The Maggie team will make 2-3 initial selections of the sketches; then, once all teams have presented their sketches, the collection will be edited down to the final range, featuring the designs that best represent the spirit of the project and design direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-fitting\"><strong>First Fitting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, the students will head to their studio class to prepare for first fittings. They&#8217;ll work under the guidance of Otis Fashion&#8217;s veteran patternmakers, tailors, and dressmakers to create the first samples (or &#8220;muslins&#8221;) of the gowns. During the first fitting. Maggie&#8217;s team will review each sample on a fit model, making adjustments and giving notes to the student teams.\u00a0 The goal is to create a beautiful final gown but also to give students the experience of fitting with working design professionals to help them prepare for their future careers. Then the students will head back to the studio to work on their final gowns!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56313\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_09-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Kelly Midgley and a model wearing a wedding dress designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_09-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_09-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_09-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_09-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_09-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_09.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56314\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_05-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Kelly Midgley and a model wearing a wedding dress designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_05-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_05-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_05-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20240119_FashionMaggieSottero_SocialExport_BF_05.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching the designs progress from initial sketch to final gown is so inspiring! \u201cMy favorite moment for this project is seeing the students being so creative, to recreate something fresh and different with the given styles,\u201d says our Lead Designer, Edric Woo. \u201cIt\u2019s been so interesting to see how sketches progressed to the toile fittings where you can really see how well they can execute the design &#8211; to bring the sketch to real life!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-fittings\"><strong>Final Fittings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggie&#8217;s student teams will execute the finished version of their gowns to be reviewed during a final fitting with Kelly, Patty, and Edric. The Maggie team will assess each gown on a fit model and give direction on any last changes needed. After this fitting, students will go back to the studio to make adjustments to the gowns and add final hand embellishments. Fashion show prep is next, with fittings on runway models, the addition of accessories, and the creation of the full look and sound of Maggie Sottero&#8217;s Otis Fashion story!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56315\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-3-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Model wearing a wedding dress designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-3-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-3-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-3-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-upcycling-impacts-resource-consumption-and-waste-reduction\"><strong>How Upcycling Impacts Resource Consumption and Waste Reduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is &#8220;upcycling&#8221;?\u00a0 Upcycling describes the process of taking an existing product and reimagining it into something new while maintaining or increasing its value.\u00a0 For example, the Otis students are putting many hours of hand craft&#8212;cut, drape, stitch, and embellishment&#8212;into their redesigns of our discontinued gowns.\u00a0 They&#8217;re increasing the value of the original gown by putting so much time into creating something new; they&#8217;re also extending the gown&#8217;s life span!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56311\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-5-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Model wearing a wedding dress designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-5-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-5-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-5-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56310\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-4-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Model wearing a wedding dress designed by Otis students during upcycling mentorship project\" class=\"wp-image-56310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-4-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-4-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-4-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upcycling is a creative and environmentally sustainable way to reuse materials or products by giving a unique item a new or \u201cupgraded\u201d purpose or value. Unlike traditional recycling \u2014 breaking down materials into their raw form to create new products \u2014 upcycling aims to enhance the existing item, reimagining its unique qualities into a new creation and extending its life cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our sustainability efforts, Maggie donates gowns to design school students in the U.S., the U.K., the E.U., and Australia to support future design talent.&nbsp; The gowns are used for upcycling projects and as fabric feedstock for new designs.&nbsp; With these donations, our goals are to support future design talent with material resources, provide creative inspiration, and give students the opportunity to upcycle gowns as class projects.&nbsp; Another goal is to extend the lifespan of the gowns. This reuse of gowns is an impactful way to reduce textile waste and support more thoughtful consumption of existing resources!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this project, Otis Fashion students are embracing the idea of honoring the value of a wedding dress by fashionably extending its use in imaginative ways. We can&#8217;t wait to reveal their finished creations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maggie-sottero-mentor\"><strong>Maggie Sottero: Mentor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggie Sottero is so excited to mentor design students on a project of this scale&#8212;a first in our nearly 30-year history!&nbsp; It&#8217;s an honor to work with Otis Fashion, supporting these future designers with classroom time and donations of gowns for upcycling and fabric feedstock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This mentorship gives the Maggie design team the chance to share their combined years of industry experience with students; plus, getting out of the office to hear from the next generation of designers (and future brides!) is incredibly rewarding too. The project will also highlight the increasing importance of sustainable design practices, including waste-not upcycling of excess stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-id=\"56309\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-6-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Lead Designer Edric mentoring an Otis student during upcycling mentorship\" class=\"wp-image-56309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-6-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-6-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-6-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Otis-sr-gown-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s amazing to be back at Otis Fashion as a mentor!&#8221; says Patty DeLaunay.&nbsp; &#8220;As a student, I was very interested in sustainable fashion; in fact, Otis even encouraged me to do a special sustainability project as part of my Senior classwork.&nbsp; When I graduated in 2004, the idea of &#8220;sustainable fashion&#8221; was a &#8220;nice to have&#8221; at most brands, but not a core value.&nbsp; I&#8217;m so happy that we&#8217;ve finally gotten to a place in 2024 where sustainability is now so important to the fashion industry.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re so honored to support a milestone project for Otis Fashion:&nbsp; An upcycled bridal fashion story told on a grand scale, featuring Brides and the Bridal Party AND the combined talents of Junior and Senior design students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community outreach is an important pillar of Maggie&#8217;s mission statement. Through donations, volunteering, and now mentorship, we continually strive to improve and bring together our community. We&#8217;re thrilled to have incredible partners like Otis College of Art &amp; Design to help us meet our outreach goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maggie-s-community-and-sustainability-efforts\"><strong>Maggie&#8217;s Community and Sustainability Efforts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggie Sottero introduced its first sustainability efforts in August 2023 after a full year of planning and executing first projects. Our vision: To create a more sustainable future for the next generation and beyond, reimagining everything we do with a regenerative, future-facing view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a brand-wide effort across all departments: \u201cWe are rising to meet this critical moment for people and the planet. We\u2019re implementing systems change throughout our organization, embedding sustainability as a core value for every team in support of a more sustainable wedding industry. We are working as quickly as we can to reduce our environmental impact, taking ambitious action in three key areas: Waste Reduction, Resource Consumption, and Protecting Biodiversity.&#8221; &#8211; Patricia DeLaunay, Global Sustainability Director and Designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"371\" data-id=\"56320\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted_Blog-Header-1-700x371.png\" alt=\"Maggie Sottero employee planting a tree through One Tree Planted partnership\" class=\"wp-image-56320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted_Blog-Header-1-700x371.png 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted_Blog-Header-1-250x132.png 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted_Blog-Header-1-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted_Blog-Header-1-120x64.png 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted_Blog-Header-1.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"979\" data-id=\"56321\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted-Vertical-2-1-1-700x979.png\" alt=\"Maggie Sottero employee planting a tree through One Tree Planted partnership\" class=\"wp-image-56321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted-Vertical-2-1-1-700x979.png 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted-Vertical-2-1-1-250x350.png 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted-Vertical-2-1-1-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted-Vertical-2-1-1-1098x1536.png 1098w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted-Vertical-2-1-1-120x168.png 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/One-Tree-Planted-Vertical-2-1-1.png 1338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond our meticulous designs, our heart, and love expand into our global community. Our sense of home is both local and global. Giving back and helping others through our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/our-heart\/maggie-community-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> community support efforts<\/a> has always been at the core of this women-led, multi-generational family business. Love connects us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re passionate about protecting biodiversity. Our partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/reforestation-efforts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Tree Planted<\/a> is one of our favorite ongoing projects. We are dedicated to planting a tree in honor of each bride who purchases a Maggie gown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re also the first bridal brand to invest in textile recycling. Have you read our blog about our partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/recycled-wedding-dresses\/?doing_wp_cron=1709143950.3015859127044677734375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SuperCircle<\/a>? Go check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re diverting 100% of our excess stock from landfills, choosing instead to recycle AND donate to community groups and design schools like Otis Fashion and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareschooloffashionandart.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rare School of Fashion and Art<\/a> in the U.K.\u00a0 See more<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/our-heart\/sustainability\/waste-reduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> waste reduction efforts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upcycling-with-otis-what-s-next\"><strong>Upcycling with Otis: What&#8217;s Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In May, the students will present their final gowns during Otis Fashion&#8217;s highly anticipated annual fashion show.&nbsp; During the evening&#8217;s festivities, Maggie Sottero will announce the Junior and Senior projects that best represent our design direction and showcase a marriage of bridal fashion beauty and sustainable design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned throughout the next few months to see the creation of the gowns, from sketch to fitting to finished look, and find out which projects take the prize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trendy-lower-impact-wedding-dresses\"><strong>Trendy Lower Impact Wedding Dresses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Psst! In case you didn&#8217;t already know, Hilo Marie, Addison, and Jackie are designed with lower-impact outer shell fabrics, and many of our gowns in the All Ivory colorway have lower-impact linings! If you\u2019re passionate about keeping things more sustainable like we are, those are great options! Here\u2019s more info on them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hilo-marie-by-maggie-sottero\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/hilo-marie\/19133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hilo Marie by Maggie Sottero<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-id=\"56270\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO5-AI.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Hilo Marie by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-56270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO5-AI.jpg 550w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO5-AI-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO5-AI-120x160.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-id=\"56269\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO6-AI.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Hilo Marie by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-56269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO6-AI.jpg 550w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO6-AI-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Maggie-Sottero-Hilo-Marie-Fit-and-Flare-Wedding-Dress-24MS201A02-PROMO6-AI-120x160.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have dimension. You must have lush, form-fitting layers. You must have a simple elegant bridal gown made for a red carpet-worthy entrance. Enter Hilo Marie, a simple elegant bridal gown with Acer recycled content satin and a strapless neckline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aspen-by-sottero-and-midgley\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/sottero-and-midgley\/aspen\/18561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Aspen by Sottero and Midgley<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-id=\"56248\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO8-BLK-Curve.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Aspen by Sottero and Midgley \" class=\"wp-image-56248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO8-BLK-Curve.jpg 550w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO8-BLK-Curve-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO8-BLK-Curve-120x160.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-id=\"56247\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO5-BLK-Curve.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Aspen by Sottero and Midgley \" class=\"wp-image-56247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO5-BLK-Curve.jpg 550w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO5-BLK-Curve-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sottero-and-Midgley-Aspen-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-23SZ044A01-PROMO5-BLK-Curve-120x160.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what we know about this couture strapless A-line wedding dress. First, that minimalism is power. Second, satin is undeniably timeless. If you aren\u2019t sold yet, wait until we tell you that it comes in a lower-impact pink option! Our Ice Pink Elin Mikado is made with yarn-dyed fibers to help reduce water and energy use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-addison-by-rebecca-ingram\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/rebecca-ingram\/addison\/19162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Addison by Rebecca Ingram<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" data-id=\"54633\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt53-AI-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Addison by Rebecca Ingram\" class=\"wp-image-54633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt53-AI-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt53-AI-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt53-AI-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt53-AI-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt53-AI-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt53-AI.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" data-id=\"54782\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt52-AI-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Addison by Rebecca Ingram\" class=\"wp-image-54782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt52-AI-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt52-AI-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt52-AI-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt52-AI-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt52-AI-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rebecca-Ingram-Addison-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24RS165A01-Alt52-AI.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got your heart set on \u201ceffortless romance,\u201d we can\u2019t help but steer you in the direction of this minimalistic wedding dress made of 100% recycled polyester. For your consideration: this simple wedding dress is shimmery-chic perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ambrose-by-maggie-sottero\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/ambrose\/19107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ambrose by Maggie Sottero<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" data-id=\"55125\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt56-AI-Curve-2-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Ambrose by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-55125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt56-AI-Curve-2-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt56-AI-Curve-2-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt56-AI-Curve-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt56-AI-Curve-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt56-AI-Curve-2-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt56-AI-Curve-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" data-id=\"55124\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt54-AI-Curve-1-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Ambrose by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-55124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt54-AI-Curve-1-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt54-AI-Curve-1-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt54-AI-Curve-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt54-AI-Curve-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt54-AI-Curve-1-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Ambrose-Ballgown-Wedding-Dress-24MS184A01-Alt54-AI-Curve-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This stunning asymmetrical ballgown wedding dress is lined with fabric made of recycled materials. Plus, we don\u2019t insist you have to flaunt tradition on your big day, but this gown gives us some kind of magical in magenta\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-by-maggie-sottero\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/summer\/19153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Summer by Maggie Sottero<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" data-id=\"54779\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt50-AI-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Summer by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-54779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt50-AI-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt50-AI-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt50-AI-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt50-AI-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt50-AI-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt50-AI.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" data-id=\"54780\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt54-AI-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Summer by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-54780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt54-AI-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt54-AI-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt54-AI-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt54-AI-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt54-AI-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Maggie-Sottero-Summer-Sheath-Wedding-Dress-24MB181A01-Alt54-AI.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting married outdoors? Let\u2019s talk silhouette, shimmer, and breathability. This recycled-lining crepe wedding dress feels like a cloud and fits like a dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nisha-by-maggie-sottero\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/nisha\/19147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nisha by Maggie Sottero<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-id=\"56323\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt51-PL.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Nisha by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-56323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt51-PL.jpg 550w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt51-PL-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt51-PL-120x160.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-id=\"56322\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt55-PL.jpg\" alt=\"Bride wearing Nisha by Maggie Sottero\" class=\"wp-image-56322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt55-PL.jpg 550w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt55-PL-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Maggie-Sottero-Nisha-A-Line-Wedding-Dress-24MS214A01-Alt55-PL-120x160.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Count all the ways we love this modern organza wedding gown for a \u201cnew classic\u201d meets \u201cregal glam\u201d celebration &#8211; we could be here all night. With corset detailing and recycled content lining, what\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing we just can\u2019t get enough of, it\u2019s watching how the students are upcycling wedding dresses! If you\u2019re the same way, make sure to follow us on Instagram to see more content like this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--16\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maggiesotterodesigns\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Instagram<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-blogs-like-this\"><strong>More blogs like this:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/reforestation-efforts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maggie Sottero\u2019s Reforestation Efforts with One Tree Planted<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/recycled-materials-resource-consumption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recycled Materials &amp; Resource Consumption: Our Sustainability Initiatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/recycled-wedding-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our Sustainability Partnership with SuperCircle to Recycle Wedding Dresses<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for all the latest details on our sustainability efforts? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Drum roll, please&#8230; we\u2019re upcycling wedding dresses with Otis! 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