Who Is Kristen Alyce?

Designer • Artist • Entrepreneur

Kristen Alyce is a creative force in eco-fashion and wearable art, pioneering bold design with a conscience. She is the visionary founder behind two transformative fashion lines that challenge waste culture and redefine couture.

Garbage Gone Glam, Founder, est. 2009

Kristen launched Garbage Gone Glam with a clear mission: to “inspire a little change” through upcycled fashion. She transforms discarded materials—think: paper, plastic, old promotional flyers—into runway-ready, couture-style garments. Each piece is a bold statement in sustainability, championing the “3Rs”: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

VIVRE Canvas Couture, Co-Creator, est. 2016

In partnership with other creatives, Kristen co-founded VIVRE Canvas Couture, a line of one-of-a-kind, hand-painted, canvas-based dresses and accessories. Each piece takes 25–80 hours to create, blending fine art and fashion in ways that are as wearable as they are gallery-worthy. The brand ethos? “Original hand‑painted wearable artworks that can go from wall to wardrobe.”

VANBELUS Luxury Marketing, Co-Creator, est 2020

A boutique creative agency specializing in elevating high-end brands through bespoke strategy, captivating design, and refined storytelling. With a focus on luxury lifestyle, hospitality, real estate, fashion, and wellness, VANBELUS crafts tailored marketing experiences that connect prestige brands with discerning audiences.

In the Spotlight

Kristen’s work has received widespread media recognition and global attention:

    •    Featured in Cosmopolitan, Bustle, Good Morning America, Yahoo, and more

    •    Runway showcases at New York Fashion Week, Palm Beach, Milan, France, and Switzerland

    •    Fox News spotlighted her stunning designs at Couture Fashion Week, describing her ability to combine “a little bit of garbage” with high fashion

Creative Roots & Mission

Kristen didn’t start in fashion—she began as an educator. With dual degrees in art and education, she initially taught K–12 art before her design journey evolved into a full-fledged entrepreneurial mission.

Her work merges sustainability with storytelling, transforming overlooked materials and blank canvases into unforgettable fashion experiences.

A Team Led by Women

Kristen Alyce leads a female-driven creative team that brings her vision and clients visions to life. With support from her husband and two children, the team continues to push boundaries and inspire sustainable change in the fashion world. Kristen has a passion for mentoring and pouring into younger generations of female creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. By sharing her own experiences and encouraging their growth, she not only uplifts the next wave of talent but also finds fresh inspiration for her own creative journey. Their energy and innovation fuel her to dream bigger, push boundaries, and continue evolving as both an artist and entrepreneur.