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COLCHESTER, Vt. - Miss Vermont will be wearing a green dress when she walks out on stage at the Miss America Pageant on Jan. 24. But, Ashley Ruth Wheeler is not talking about the hue of her dress. It's an environmentally friendly gown made from hemp, organic cotton and silk, and all of the lace ...
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Miss America Pageant To Feature Miss Vermont In Green Gown
ECORAZZI.COM —
... Nevertheless, the pageant must go on — and this year’s competition features a wonderful green twist from Ashley Ruth Wheeler, aka Miss Vermont. She’ll be sporting an environmentally friendly gown made from hemp, organic cotton and silk, with recycled lace and beads. From the article, ...
Miss Vermont Wears Recycled Dress
Green Daily —
... Miss Vermont, Ashley Wheeler, will be wearing an eco-friendly dress when she struts her stuff on January 24th during the Miss America pageant (haven't they killed that show yet?!). Crafted by a Vermont designer, this dress is made from all natural fabrics including silk, hemp, and organic cotton. All of the lace and beads are recycled. ...
Miss America Contestant Opts for Eco-Friendly Evening Wear
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... than, say, 11.) Still, if the storied annual beauty pageant must continue, it might as well do so in a way that’s a bit more up to date.
And so it shall, at least for one contestant: Ashley Ruth Wheeler, aka Miss Vermont, is taking the pageant into modernity by choosing to wear a green — as in eco-friendly — gown. Her dress will not only be locally designed, but made with hemp, organic cotton, organic silk and recycled beads and lace.
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