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WEEDROBES: Clothing Made from Leaves!

07/11/2009
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  • The Camelia Countessa - you definitely won't have to worry about someone else wearing the same thing if you show up to the party in this.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The Camelia Countessa is made from camelia flowers, lilac flowers, yucca leaves, laurel leaves, and thorns.
    Made from Camellia Flowers, Lilac Flowers, Yucca Leaves, Laurel Leaves, and Thorns.
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  • Imagine rocking an ethereal yucca dress like this to your prom?
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The Yucca Prom Dress is made from yucca leaves and flowers and thorns.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Sunday Best is made from laurel leaves, rosehips, and various other leaves and thorns.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Sunday Best is a study in green.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • This charming flowerbud necklace is part of Nicole's "Invasive Species" garment which she created from local plants, many of which are considered invasive.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The bustier is made with Wild Rose (invasive), Willow (grown in Nicole's back yard) and Dogwood (native plant). The skirt is made from Ivy (invasive) woven with beads made from Japanese Knotweed (invasive).
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The Hydrangea Tournure is dramatic and has Victorian accents.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The Hydrangea Tournure is made of hydrangea flowers, magnolia leaves, laurel leaves, and thorns.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The Invasive Species Gown blends in with some of its materials' cousins.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Eco-man wears a suit made from Laurel, Magnolia and Yucca leaves assembled with Hawthorns which were harvested from the local urban environment.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Invasive species bustier detail
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Eco-man feels alienated in the concrete jungle and he seeks refuge in the city's landscaping.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The vibrant Crab Apple Gown looks good enough to eat.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The Crab Apple Gown is made from crab apples, kale leaves, thorns and hemp thread.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • You can turn this cabbage smock into a delicious vegetarian stew when you're done wearing it!
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • A closeup of the detail of Eco Man.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • The cabbage smock is made from red and green cabbages, gunnera leaves, green beans, and thorns.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Eco Man suit in its natural setting.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • These cabbage shoes might not be suitable for walking, but certainly are an interesting gift for any Imelda Marcos's you might know.
    There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/weedrobes-green-fashion-in-its-most-literal-sense/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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The Camelia Countessa - you definitely won't have to worry about someone else wearing the same thing if you show up to the party in this.

There's no doubt about it - floral prints are all the rage for this summer and fall. Everywhere you look, it's pretty petunias, brightly-colored begonias, and lush lilac. We love these looks, but eco-artist Nicole Dextras is taking flowery fashion one step further with her intricately woven Weedrobes made from real plants!...

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