13 DIY Ideas Straight From New York’s Runways

Dressing like a supermodel doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.

1. Bleach-Patterned Dress at Rachel Comey

Find out how to make your own bleach stamps here and your wardrobe will never be safe again.

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Draw your own patterns using bleach with this tutorial.

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2. Glittery Collar at Tory Burch

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Make your own with this tutorial and prepare to find glitter on everything you own for the rest of your earthly days.

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3. Giant Cowl at Lindsay Degen

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Crochet your own puff-stitch cowl with this pattern.

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4. Gold Collar Necklace at Creatures of Comfort

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This necklace is made of pasta so it’s basically witchcraft.

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5. Button Top at Lela Rose

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A top entirely covered in buttons could be insanely heavy (not to mention noisy) so take inspiration from Lela Rose and use buttons as an accent or design. Directions here.

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6. Bangle Necklace at Chadwick Bell

A whole army of these necklaces walked down the runway at Bell’s show; a similar idea was shown at Dries Van Noten for Winter 2008, and a blogger came up with simple instructions for that DIY. Just use monochromatic enamel bangles here, and make sure your neck is up for the challenge of supporting pounds of jewelry.

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7. Tie-Dye Gowns at Rodarte

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Use that awesome circular tie-dye look on a shirt or a long cotton dress (this one from American Apparel would work well) with these directions.

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8. Crocheted Appliqués at Lindsay Degen

Make your own alphabet patches with these directions and sew them on to a sweatshirt, tote bag, or anything else that could use some personalization. (Bonus points if they’re backward.)

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9. Metal Headband at Rodarte

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Use an old necklace to easily make your own.

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10. Knitted Shoulder Shrug at Costello Tagliapietra

Find instructions for a basic shrug here and directions for how to knit a leaf-lace pattern here.

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11. Crystal-Studded Dragonfly Dress at Thakoon

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Arrange them into a dragonfly shape or keep it loose with a more random pattern. Directions here.

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12. Slouchy Hat at Rebecca Minkoff

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And at Creatures of Comfort

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Knit your own with this pattern from Happy Knits.

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Or if you can’t/don’t want to knit, recycle an old sweater. You can choose whether or not to include the ties.

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13. Printed Socks at Opening Ceremony

Learn how to make your own fabric stamps and print an inexpensive pair of kneesocks. The world is now your runway.

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