The term “bathroom tissue couture” doesn’t seem like a concept that fits together in any way, shape or form; however, when you present an out-of-the-box notion like this to the fashion industry it develops and becomes a well-known event people anticipate eagaerly, such as the eighth annual White Cashmere Collection.

The designer line-up for the White Cashmere Collection has been announced naming 15 of Canada’s most innovative designers for the fall 2011 fashion show which will showcase gowns, menswear and accessories all made out of sheets of Cashmere Bathroom Tissue.

This yearly event helps to raises funds and awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation where 25 cents from the sale of the White Cashmere Collection’s limited-edition, Pink Cashmere bathroom tissue goes directly to the foundation during breast cancer month in October.

Fashion designer and show producer, Farley Chatto was chosen as this year’s event curator bringing together the nation’s top design talent, such as Carrie Hayes, Wesley Badanjak, Christopher Paunil and Philip Sparks.

I always find it fascinating at the ability of these designers to take a fragile material, such bathroom tissue, and create it into clothing that can be worn – albeit for a brief moment.

Below I’ve listed my favourite designer sketches which gives you a glimpse of what to expect when they’ve finished developing their cashmere creations.

José-Manuel St-Jacques