Bins Babes

Bins Babes

From the 89c/lb. bin to the runway.
Portland's Goodwill "Bins" sells clothing by the pound. We create stunning looks on a taco bell budget.
contact:
binsbabespdx@gmail.com

Versace, Spring 2013 Couture Collection

Model: Imani, Photo: Alex

Materials: neon yellow fabric, red suspender

Price: 0.6 lb = $0.53

Source: vouge.com 

Marc Jacobs Print Ad, Elle Magazine

imageModel: Sam, Photo: Alex

Materials: Worn Leather Messenger Bag, Red Fleece Blanket

Price: 1.6 lb = $1.42

Note: Interior Design (couch) also by the Bins. Not included in listed price.

Marios Schwab Fall 2013

Model: Nat, Photo: Alex

Materials: Bathrobe, frilly scarf (waistband), hot pink shorts, penny loafers, gray henley

Price: 2.0 lb = $1.78

Source: W magazine

Bottega Veneta, Spring Summer 2013

Model: Anna, Photo: Alex

Materials: Target Merona beige dress (cut into strips), brown leather belt

Price: 0.6 lb = $0.53

Source: elleuk.com

Missoni, Spring 2013

Model: Ezra, Photo: Alex

Materials: Electric blue Roxy Girls hoodie, blue satin shirt (garter), neon blue rolled jorts, puddle-seasoned DC classics.

Price: 2.9 lb = $2.58

Source: style.com


“Behold the best new local fashion blog: Bins Babes! In it, intrepid locals do their best to recreate looks from the runways using only clothing from the Goodwill Bins and money fished from under the couch cushions. Now that’s dedication.” -BlogtownPDX of the Portland Mercury


Dolce & Gabbana, Spring 2013, Ready to Wear Collection, Part 2

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Model: Tessa, Photo: Alex

Materials: orange and yellow floral fabric (with head-hole alteration), black and white Xhilaration tube top (skirt waistband), black and gray stretchy shirt (skirt), bright blue fabric (hair band)

Price: 1.1 lb = $0.98

Source: style.com

Dolce & Gabbana, Spring 2013, Ready to Wear Collection

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Model: Amelia, Photo: Alex

Materials: light blue Japanese inspired nightgown, turquoise ribbon (sash), orange shirt (hair accessory) 

Price: 0.8 lb = $0.70

Source: Style.com

Undercover, Fall Ready to Wear Collection, 2006

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Model: Alex, Photo: Alex

Materials: gray sheet (hat and scarf), light gray slightly-worn flannel shirt, black Kirkland jeans

Price: 2.5 lb = $2.23

Source: Style.com

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Vivienne Tam, Fall/Winter 2013

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Model: Nick, Photo: Alex, Makeup: Tessa

Materials: The Limited black dress (one sleeve cut off), white pillow case (scribbled on with sharpie)

Price: 1.9 lb = $1.69

Source: audreymagazine.com

Gucci Spring 2013

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Model: Ezra, Photo: Alex

Materials: pink button-up shirt, hot pink pants, pink sash

Price: 3 lb = $2.67

Source: vouge.com

Y-3 Fall/Winter 2013-2014

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Model: Jem, Photo: Alex

Materials: Hugo Boss grey checkered suit, white tulle 

Price: 2.1 lb = $1.87

Source: mode.pimawards.com

Craig Lawrence, Spring/Summer 2012

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Model: Simone, Photo: Alex

Materials: gray Forever 21 t-shirt, Goodwill plastic bag (from the Goodwill Bins), extra-long towel (skirt), lace doily (hair accessory) 

Price: 3.5 lb = $3.12

Source: access-fashion.com

Giambattista Valli Fall 2012 Couture Collection

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Model: Nick, Photo: Alex

Materials: forest green Kirkland Brand blanket (worn as dress), fuzzy dark green scarf, feathers (hair accessory)

Price: 6.1 lb = $5.43

Source: vouge.com