In case you haven’t heard, there was a raffle for two VIP tickets to the Discarded to Divine fashion show and auction at the Give 2 Take 1 clothing swap last Saturday. Since the only thing I love more than shopping is winning (just ask the people at ebay), I headed to the Discarded to Divine preview at the de Young in anticipation of my big win. (Did I mention to go vote for my looks on Couturious.com’s scholarship contest? I want to win THAT too.)

The event had a huge turnout – and a ton more stuff than I expected. Of course, there were bits and pieces that looked a little granola, and there were some things that didn’t look like they deserved to be recycled. There were even some pieces that I recognized from clothing that I damaged out from my stores and donated during my retail career. It felt a little like when you run into that overweight ex who suddenly looks smashing.

I snapped photos of some of my favorite pieces to share — just don’t try to beat me for them at the auction.

“Rhythms of Geometric Shapes” by Thynzar

“Abstract Symmetry” by Nicole Villa

“Beaded Silk Tulip Dress” by Taisja Maxfield

Written by: Kalla Vieaux

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Discarded to Divine is holding their annual fashion show and auction on Wednesday, April 28 between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They need 30 volunteers to help set up decorations, prepare their large scale silent auction and assemble gift bags at St. Mary’s Cathedral 1111 Gough Street.

If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and help out, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco Volunteer Coordinator, Joe Garvey by phone (415-552-5561 ext. 304) or email (jgarvey@svdp-sf.org).

An image of alumna Laone Botshoma’s dress from the Discarded to Divine preview event on April 9th at the de Young Museum. Laone’s “Art and Power of the Central African Savanna” piece was chosen as Best Women’s Sportswear for the yearly fashion show and auction hosted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in San Francisco.

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Two students have won awards for the upcoming Discarded to Divine Fashion Show & Auction which will be on April 29.

Textile Design student Miriam Tolentino’s “If Water Were Ink: Gorillas on the Street” pillow was chosen as the best of Home Décor while Fashion Design student Laone Botshoma’s “Art and Power of the Central African Savanna” piece was chosen as Best Women’s Sportswear.

Miriam’s Pillow

Botshoma’s piece also selected by Renee Baldocchi, Director of Public Programs, and Jill D’Allesandro, Associate curator of the costume and textiles department, of the de Young Museum as one of two Best Museum inspired pieces.

Laone’s piece

“This collection was inspired by the above collection of sculptures in the de Young Museum,” said Botshoma. “It is a collage of different colors and textures from various fabrics to show unity. These Central African sculptures were originally created with the purpose of mediating between the human and spirit worlds. Structural shapes embody the power and strength represented by these sculptures. My muse is named Luba after one of the tribes”

Great job Miriam and Laone!

The Discarded to Divine Sneak Preview will be at the the de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, on April 9th. The Fashion Show & Auction will be at The Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, on April 29th.

For more info on the event visit www.discardedtodivine.org.