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This Woman Transforms Second-Hand Clothes Into Elegant Dresses
This Woman Transforms Second-Hand Clothes Into Elegant Dresses
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This Woman Transforms Second-Hand Clothes Into Elegant Dresses

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Jillian Owens is a Columbia SC- based writer and designer who decided to promote a different look into contemporary fashion. Facing some financial difficulties and feeling uneasy about the fast fashion of these days, she marched the second-hand shops to buy cheap, old, but promising clothes and started transforming them into chic new dresses.

“A few years ago, I decided I wanted to change the way the world thinks about fashion,“ writes Owen in her blog. “I was worried about the impact on our planet as people tossed out their one-time-wear duds more and more quickly.“

The project turned into a blog and a full-speed hobby in no time. With her stylish and creative works Owens promotes a truly inspiring idea that fashion can be ecological, ethical and cheap.

More info: Website | Facebook (h/t: imgur)

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    Julija Nėjė

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    I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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    Julija Nėjė

    Julija Nėjė

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    I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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    Melodie avatar
    Melodie
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, I wish I had her talent.

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so creative. totally trying some of those

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the woman is simply amazing. My favorite is the olive dress, with the longer hemline on one side and shorter on the other. So elegant, and genius. We want to see more!!

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    Frank Ippolito
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So awesome. Do you sell the clothes?

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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This company has cool ideas for used clothes https://instagram.com/sillyseconds/

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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an animal lover, I love to shop at the Humane Society Thrift shop. You have inspired me ;-) Keep up your good work!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some of it was okay and then some of it was horrible no matter what she does to it!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, I wish I had her talent.

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so creative. totally trying some of those

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    LeAnn Munson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the woman is simply amazing. My favorite is the olive dress, with the longer hemline on one side and shorter on the other. So elegant, and genius. We want to see more!!

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    Frank Ippolito
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So awesome. Do you sell the clothes?

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    SillSeconds
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This company has cool ideas for used clothes https://instagram.com/sillyseconds/

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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an animal lover, I love to shop at the Humane Society Thrift shop. You have inspired me ;-) Keep up your good work!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some of it was okay and then some of it was horrible no matter what she does to it!

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