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Merlin Castell Gets VERY Creative With Pop Chips Bags.

Fashion designer and creative genius, Merlin Castell has accomplished an amazing feat. Who knew he was so eco-friendly and a “green” genius to boot?



Merlin Castell, fashion designer
He created 2 different dresses from Pop Chip bags.
REALLY!!
Here’s the short dress in editorial!


Here it is without any distractions so you can take a better look at it.


Check out the details!!

Here is the full-length dress. This is incredible.


For those of you seeking a better look at the details of this amazing fashion confection (or snack).


Check out the fish-tail hem on this one! WOW!!!

I don’t know if anyone will be wearing them for the Academy Awards Red Carpet, but it would make quite the splash (or maybe crunch is a better word for Pop Chip dresses)

Newsflash: Just got this by email: These fabulous Merlin Castell dresses will be auctioned off on Ebay.com with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Trevor Project.

Stevie Wilson, LA-Story.com

The Predatory Pose!: Merlin Castell Spring Summer 2011.

The Predatory Pose!: Merlin Castell Spring Summer 2011.: "model ESTHER HIRSCH for MERLINCASTELL SPRING SUMER 2011 LIMITED COLLECTION photography by CATHERINE ASANOV style by ADEEL KHAN makeup by JA..."

Merlin Castell loves Shen Yun performing arts

Reality SeriesThe Fashion Show: TRESemme's Jeanie Syfu Gives Tips for Winning Look!

Have you caught this new show on BRAVO featuring hosts Isaac Mizrahi and Kelly Rowland? If not, you need to- -there’s plenty of drama! If you remember Merlin Castell from a couple of episodes of the Janice Dickenson Modeling Agency reality show.This one will be funnier and crazier than Project Runway— if for no reason than Merlin Castell.

Uncovering Merlin's Fashions By Mike Pingel

Merlin Castell is best known in the fashion industry for his stunning couture, his outrageous look and his time on TV's The Fashion Show. With the launch of his out-of-this-world Mars-inspired fall 2010 line called “The Space Traveler,” we wanted to find out a little bit more about this talented man.

When did you first know you wanted to be a fashion designer?
One of my earliest fashion memories is one of me dressing my mother. I think I was around the age of eight when I started telling her what she should and shouldn’t wear.

Where did you study?
I studied fashion in Mexico for a short period of time. There my teacher compared me to Frida Khalo, saying my style was different and suggested I further my studies in Italy.

What material did you like to work with most?
My specialty in school was working with leather, but there was a time when I couldn’t afford leather, so I started to apply my ideas to fabric and that became a whole new sensation.

Do you have a motto?
I believe a true designer is one who can bring a new concept in design. One who believes what he does is innovative and risky but does it because it comes from inside the heart.

Any final words?
My journey has been very magical.

To find out more about Merlin Castell check out his official website at merlincastell.com.

Uncovering Merlin's Fashions

Uncovering Merlin's Fashions