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04/27/2023

This is your last chance to see Carlee Wright's upcycled fashions that showcase the incredible creativity and skill that goes into upcycling. Don't miss the chance to see these one-of-a-kind pieces in person, April 5-29.

Carlee is a community instigator with a grand love for Salem and notably fashionable shoes. Although most commonly known as the publisher of Press Play Salem arts + entertainment + culture magazine, Carlee has been designing and sewing for more than 30 years. Her interest in clothing combined with her environmental concern drives her wearable art, which conveys a message about waste, consumption, fast fashion and reuse.

Upcycling makes life better!

03/18/2023

Once in a while, I do this thing...and it's happening again!

PS: Happy Green Crown Royal Day! ☘️

04/05/2022

Currently on exhibit at Salem on the Edge (left ➡️ right) Queen Tracy, Roaring ‘20s & The Greatest Show — created from upcycled Crown Royal bags

04/03/2022

I've been quiet, but definitely not still :)

Artist Carlee Wright's exhibit of fashion made from repurposed trash will be on display through April at the downtown Salem on the Edge gallery.

03/30/2018

I showcased a selection of my upcycled designs on the runway at RAW Artists Portland on Tuesday night. It was a fun opportunity and I had the BEST. MODELS. EVER....wearing the best shoes ever, too :)

Thank you Grant for the photos, and to everyone who helped out, who came out to the show, and who supported me from afar!

03/26/2018

Yes, I am showing at RAW Artists Portland tomorrow night (that's March 27 incase FB decides to show you this on Wednesday...) and yes, I did have a last minute moment of insanity - er, inspiration - and deconstructed my "Green Fairy" dress to create "Green Fairy 2.0"

Wanna see her? You can...when you join me at Envision ;)

Get your tickets here: http://www.rawartists.org/carleewright

03/25/2018

Another shot...While I may sketch out ideas, much of my design work happens right on my mannequin since a lot creating with non-traditional materials is about "making it work"

03/24/2018

Just keep sewing. Just keep sewing. Just keep sewing, sewing, sewing.

03/21/2018

Work in progress...this little lady is one of my Diamond Dogs, inspired by a 1950s wedding dress and Betty White. Go figure...

Don't forget, I am showing at RAW Artists Portland one week from today - EEK! I would love to see you all there! Get your tickets at my link: https://rawartists.org/carleewright

02/23/2018

I've seen The Greatest Showman five times so far (don't judge)...and it's my inspirational jumping off point for the RAW Portland show in March...

Imagine: A ringmaster jacket from Crown Royal bags, a gown of burlap coffee sacks (yeah, burlap!!!) that transforms to/from a lion, a dancing girl in a rainbow petticoat created from layers of worn out t-shirts, a vagabond collection of performers decked out in upholstery samples and sequins made from bits of plastic...

Now to get it all out of my head...here we go!

Hello & Welcome! You've found a space that shares the creative musings of a girl who's turning waste

02/21/2018

I will be one of the featured artists at RAW Artists Portland on March 27 at the Roseland Theater. It's an eclectic showcase of fashion, photography, music, performance, art and more, for one night only!

Tickets are $22...and I would love to see you there!

Carlee Wright - Portland, OR - Fashion

02/21/2018

Welcome to my little place in Facebookspace...