Sari Trapeze Dress

THREADS OF RENEWAL 2026 RUNWAY AUCTION

This one-of-one garment debuted on the Threads of Renewal 2026 runway. The listed price is the opening bid. Bidding closes Monday, September 21 at 8 pm Pacific. The piece will be sold to the highest bidder when the auction closes. The opening bid reflects the garment's retail price. Of any amount raised above retail, 70% will benefit Barakah Beauty Collective and 30% will go to the artist. The highest bidder at closing wins the piece.

FBOX designs by Fatema Boxwala

Created for the Threads of Renewal runway and part of the Americana Out-of-the-Box collection, this sleeveless trapeze dress embraces effortless volume and fluid movement. Reconstructed from an upcycled cerulean blue sari rescued from the BBC Community Closet, the body features delicate diagonal floral vine brocade that flows into an ornate, traditional gold-woven border along the sweeping hem. Designed with a high halter-style neckline and a generous, tented swing, it creates an unrestrictive silhouette that honors comfort and ease without losing the vibrant drama of South Asian textile craft.

Textiles & Craft: Handmade by me in Seattle from textiles recycled through the BBC Community Closet. Because everything is rescued and repurposed, this collection is deeply sustainable, but I cannot guarantee exact fabric composition. These fabrics are most likely a cotton-poly blend, which is extremely common for Indian textiles, leaning heavier toward cotton or poly depending on the section.

Care: Hand wash or run on a delicate cycle using mild, scent-free detergent. Hang dry to protect the metallic threads.

Lifetime Repair Promise: Clothes should stay in your closet, not a landfill. If this piece ever rips, pops a seam, or needs structural care, send it back. While I can’t promise a miracle on catastrophic damage, I will always do my absolute best to fix it for free for the life of the garment.