These great outfits, made entirely of recycled materials, prepare the wearer to meet various challenges: extreme storms, flooding, insects, germs and a smaller carbon footprint.torms,

These great outfits, made entirely of recycled materials, prepare the wearer to meet various challenges: extreme storms, flooding, insects, epidemics and a smaller carbon footprint.

At “Meeting the Climate Challenge: Taking Action in the Hudson Valley” — a recent conference sponsored by the Hudson River Watershed Alliance and Mohonk Consultations — these useful outfits were presented in a short (and hilarious) fashion show.

In the photo you can see (starting from the left) 1. the Un-Brella Rain Collector with backpack storage unit 2. the Anti-Germ Outfit with layered latex gloves 3. the Bug Zapper dress with wind-powered beanie 4) the Insect-net Ensemble 5) the Flood-floatation Dress with plastics and inner-tube belt 6) the Lightning Attractor with rechargeable batteries 7) the All-Weather Tarp Dress. All were designed by Jessica Williams.