Emma Watson's Met Gala gown was made from recycled plastic bottles
Turning heads at the Met Gala is almost a prerequisite, but Emma Watson did so this year for reasons other than her aesthetic alone.
Teaming up with Calvin Klein and Eco Age, the actress has revealed in a Facebook post that her gown was made from entirely sustainable materials.
"The body of the gown is crafted from three different fabrics, all woven from yarns made from recycled plastic bottles (!)."
"Plastic is one of the biggest pollutants on the planet. Being able to repurpose this waste and incorporate it into my gown for the #MetGala proves the power that creativity, technology and fashion can have by working together."
"Conventional cotton is one of the highest impact crops, using more chemicals than any other crop in the world."
"Organic cotton on the other hand, is grown without the use of the most harmful chemicals and is therefore better for the environment and people working with cotton."
"The organic silk used in the lining of my gown is certified to a standard that guarantees the highest environmental and social standards throughout production."
The 26-year-old also revealed that she intends to take part in the '30 Wears' initiative. Unlike many celebrities Watson doesn't adopt a one-wear policy, and plans to repurpose the 5-piece outfit at least 30 times.
"It is my intention to repurpose elements of the gown for future use."
"The trousers can be worn on their own, as can the bustier, the train can be used for a future red carpet look… I’m looking forward to experimenting with this. Truly beautiful things should be worn again and again and again."
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