One creative guy recreated Met Gala gowns out of trash bags, tin foil and imagination
The Met Gala dresses may have taken years, from concept to construction, to come to fruition, but that doesn't mean you can't find a cheaper version right in your kitchen trash.
Social media star, João Paulo, who goes by @johndrops on Instagram, used household supplies, like trash bags, toilet paper and aluminum foil to create visions of high fashion... sort of.
SEE ALSO:Met Gala 2016: The most WTF red carpet looksThe popular Instagrammer has found a niche audience of people who love seeing him remake famous celebrity outfits. And like a kid in a giant landfill, the 2016 Met Gala (themed a very tech-y "Manus v Machina") was a total goldmine for Paulo. Prepare yourself for some serious DIY couture.
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Paulo creatively spared no detail, making sure to craft every cut-out and every bleached strand of hair to pair with his home-made masterpieces.
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If recreations aren't your thing, look at some of our Met Gala gown comparisons.
[H/T: Mic]
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