Wasteless
zero waste, UP CYCLING & print
UNIVERSITY FINAL COLLECTION
*6 OUTFITS- 3 TOILED/3 REALISED
WASTELESS envisions a future where fabric waste is non-existent, and discarded garments are seen as resources. We reshape unwanted fabric into new, conceptual pieces that challenge fashion norms through recognizable forms. Our upcycled garments, sewn with expressive stitching, can be styled in multiple ways, extending their lifespan.
WASTELESS develops unique zero waste patterns inspired by historical and cultural examples. Aiming for simplicity and elegance, these zero waste items are highly customizable, adorning the wearer with impressive forms and lustre without producing any waste.
WASTELESS offers a sustainable fashion alternative, advocating for a new wave of design and expression fuelled by the urgency of our ecological crisis.
PROVENANCE
hISTORICAL PATTERN CUTTING & EXPERIMENTAL pRINT
ZERO WASTE PATTERNS MADE WITH LUXURY DEAD STOCK FABRIC
*1 REALISED OUTFIT- REVIVED HISTORICAL SHIRT PATTERN & COUTURE RUG-JEAN
PROVENANCE refers to the origin of somethings existence. Working with deadstock gives the bonus of the material having a story to tell, a personality, and a reason it got to be in your posession.
Working with Ringrose’s, a deadstock fabric shop in Redruth, I always got to learn about the stories behind my fabrics. The fabrics were valuable beyond their material worth and were kept in circulation due to their sentiment.
Using my photographic eye, I drew inspiration from the historical surroundings of my life in Cornwall and combined this with age-old pattern examples to create my zero waste collection.
THE SINGULARITY
EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF AI IN FASHION DESIGN
2 REALISED OUTFITS- UP-CYCLED FROM PREVIOUSLY LOVED GARMENTS
'The Singularity' was my final project for year 2, looking at the upcoming use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society. I was captivated by an article by @popularmechanics stating that ‘The Singularity’ may reach us within 7 years. The singularity is a term used for the point where AI surpasses human intelligence and is beyond our control. This got me thinking about our relationship with AI as a tool for creativity. With the stigma around using AI to generate artwork, I wanted to explore if it could be used as a source of inspiration and abstraction rather than a shortcut to the end product.
The aesthetic I created epitomizes the late 90s to early 00s optimistic yet weathered style. Inspired by the dawn of smartphone technology, it brings it to today where we stand on the precipice of an AI revolution. Rather than getting lost within new media, I aimed to develop a post-punk aesthetic to grasp the attention of onlookers. I wanted to highlight the need to stay grounded and focused on important world affairs during a physically and spiritually disconnected era of living.
ADIDAS ZERO-WASTE
CONCEPTUAL PRODUCT RANGE FOR A ZERO-WASTE FUTURE
ZERO-WASTE PATTERNS FOR A COLLECTION INSPIRED BY FUTURE MANUFACTURING LIMITATIONS
*4 OUTFITS, 1 REALISED GARMENT
This was my first project exploring zero waste design methodologies. The brief imagined a future where production waste was taxable, meaning huge conglomerates were exploring options that were waste- free.
We were designing from drawing to technical flats, utilising Adobe Illustrator patterns, icons and layers to create photorealistic garments. Personally, my designs were concieved from pattern first, then the illustrations imagined the assembled garment.
My process is extrememly organic, taking colours from the environment to inspire material and colour, whilst also considering the available deadstock fabrics. My concept work involved large-scale collages that I layered with negative silhouette cutouts to imagine print and material choices. A range plan was created and developed with my chosen colour scheme.
Being introduced to the rules of the industry, I began to learn how to push the boundaries.