Always having an interest in fashion design, starting at 12 years old, making purses our of used jeans and t-shirts.

 

In 2016, she created a collection of custom bras made out of recycled, re-purposed and found materials. She was inspired by the need to alleviate the immense amount of soft textiles we throw out into landfills. By sourcing old table cloths, clothes with holes and/or stains, and broken jewelry, she repurposed broken and unwanted materials into beautiful costumes. This collection lead to an award for recycled fashion design, showcasing her dedication to sustainable fashion in which her innovative spirit. Ordering a costume from Nova means supporting sustainability!

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Today, Nova designs costumes for the burlesque and dance scene in Calgary and wider-Canada!

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Photo by Mac Jeffries