Iwona Villaire, chief administrative officer of International Automotive Components Group (IAC), joined other company executives to create a stunning dress made out of Dinamica, a suede-like microfiber material. It's commonly used by brands like Mercedes-Benz and Audi for vehicle interior upholstery and accents.
Villaire sketched the dress, which features bright flower accents and deep blue color. IAC Group's skilled tradespeople made the dress entirely from recycled automotive materials.
In addition to Dinamica, the flowers were created from cork coverstock and laser wood coverstock- materials often used for interior door panels in vehicles. Villaire's jewelry was made entirely out of recycled ocean plastics and mold-in color plastics. This type of plastic uses precolored resins during the molding process so that painting is not necessary, giving the user more exterior color options for their vehicle.
Charity Preview has raised more than $100 million for children's charities in Southeastern Michigan over the past 25 years alone. In total, the event has generated over $121 million since its inception in 1976. Beneficiaries for this year's Charity Preview include the Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund, the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, and The Children's Foundation.
2022 Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview will be held on Friday, September 16, at Huntington Place.
Source: The Detroit News
