article_snippet: A true eco-warrior has put Erin Smith own spin on the bridal tradition of wearing something old and something new by growing Erin Smith own wedding dress out of old tree mulch and fungus - and now Erin Smith wants other brides to do the same.
article_snippet: Erin Smith, a former artist in residence at Microsoft Research who lives in New York City, used a $40 bag of agricultural waste from Ecovative Design to grow mycelium, a mass of fibers from microscopic mushrooms, to create the 'fabric' for Erin Smith dress, with the intention of wearing Erin Smith unique, yet cardboard-like design to Erin Smith nuptials in Vermont last August. '
article_snippet: Erin Smith, from New York City, grew this cardboard-like bridal gown out of tree mulch and fungus .
article_snippet: In order to mold the mushroom material into the shape of a gown, The artist wrapped the sheets of mycelium around a dress form where the sheets of mycelium continued to grow.
article_snippet: But Erin insisted that Erin is still interested in the concept of growing wedding dresses and noted that Erin would like to one day create a thinner and more malleable mycelium for making clothing, including bridal gowns.
article_snippet: Innovative: Erin used a $40 bag of agricultural waste to grow mycelium, a mass of fibers from microscopic mushrooms, to create the 'fabric' for a thrift store dress.
article_snippet: Erin then wrapped the sheets of mycelium around a dress form for shape .
highlights_snippet: Erin Smith used a $40 bag of agricultural waste to create sheets of 'fabric', which Erin Smith wrapped around a dress form as they continued to grow .
  