The Brief
- A Poulsbo high school student won national recognition for creating a prom dress made entirely from duct tape.
- Calina Morgan used 29 rolls of duct tape and spent more than 87 hours designing the award-winning dress.
- Her “Most Runway Worthy” design earned a $2,000 scholarship in the annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.
POULSBO, Wash. – A Poulsbo high schooner has earned national recognition for creating a prom dress entirely made out of duct tape.
Calina Morgan was voted the “Most Runway Worthy” look in the 26th Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. The custom polka-dot prom dress earned her a $2,000 college scholarship from Duck Tape.
The backstory:
Custom polka-dot gown takes 87 hours to build
Morgan crafted the outfit using 29 rolls of duct tape and dedicated more than 87 hours to the project. Inspired by her passion for upcycling thrifted clothing, she added a personal spin to the princess-style dress, constructing an oversized skirt that spreads out into a giant circle when sitting down.…