Each year, Discarded to Divine brings upcycled fashion to the runway for a good cause that draws legions of loyal fans, who come to bid on apparel, accessories and items for the home made from cast-off textiles in support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco. See what went down the runway – and what item scored the highest bid – below:
Designer Olga Shor (right) with her runway design “Waterloo”
African Monkey Knit Dress by Academy of Art University student YoYo Huang
Designer Monavie Tutop (right) of San Francisco State University with her design “Golden Times”
The highest bid for the night at $1600 went to this Karen Caldwell coat and dress.
Former co-chair Lisa Salamone shops for silent auction items in the Home Décor section.
Designer Lorilee Lucas (right) with her runway design “Navigating the Social Circus” at the Kravet VIP Reception
co-chair Bette McKenzie and former co-chair Lisa Salamone
Honoree Christine Suppes with runway designers in Kravat VIP reception; from l to r, Pamela Wilkinson, Christine Suppes, Lorilee Lucas and Tina Maier.
