Design Allstars

Design Allstars

Design Allstars featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Zalea Artwear

The Zalea Artwear is a handcrafted jacket made from upcycled fabric scarves and discarded textiles. Each fabric scrap is selected and sewn by hand, forming layered textures. The oversized silhouette and cascading fabric strips give the jacket a sculptural quality. Upcycled cotton, wool and silk are used, and the loose sleeves allow easy layering. The jacket measures 80 cm in length and 60 cm across the chest. The slow manual process values craftsmanship over mass production and reduces textile waste.

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See Our Moonlight Revels

See Our Moonlight Revels is a stage costume that reimagines Titania from A Midsummer Night's Dream as a 1920s flapper. The two-piece set consists of a blouse and palazzo pants, made of iridescent silk chiffon over a polyester satin body. Stripes of ruffles are cut individually, adorned with seed beads and hand sewn to the pants. When the wearer stands still, cascading panels conceal the inseam and the pants resemble a dress. In motion, the panels open and allow full freedom for dance. The costume reflects both the strength and the grace of the character.

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Reinterpretation of Changshan

The design honors the timeless elegance of the Changshan, a revered traditional Chinese menswear garment. Evoking its refined silhouette, this reinterpretation seamlessly blends heritage with innovation. Vertical seams and discreetly integrated pockets enhance functionality while maintaining modesty. Crafted from high twist wool twill, it offers structural support and a wrinkle free appearance. Through meticulous tailoring methods, the challenge of reimagining the neckline is overcome while ensuring both smooth curves and structural integrity.

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The Growth Curve

The Growth Curve is a deformable garment designed to change shape and to offer several ways of wearing. Fishbone strips form the supporting frame and are sewn directly onto elastic fabric. The uneven force created by the crossing strips makes the fabric curl and form spiral and raised surfaces, giving the garment a light and breathable three-dimensional structure. The method allows complex forms to be made without splicing separate panels. Less fabric waste is produced during production, which supports energy saving in the clothing industry.

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Re Created

Collection creates a new aesthetic through waste and scrap from the sewing industry. Model design is born from a vivid combination of scraps, colours, proportions and textures. Each model is different and unique. The design reveals a variety of wear options, from a classic snug suit to oversize. Models created from pieces symbolize versatility and multiplicity of a person, inspiring users to rethink their values and re-create their self's. For the presentation, author chose a place that sometimes resembles new constructions and sometimes an apocalypse, which makes to rethink future scenarios.

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Blue Sky Lab 2021

Blue Sky Lab 2021 is a collection of bags, storage items and apparel made from materials left over from automotive manufacturing. The storage boxes are made from Haptex BASF leather, while the carry-on bags, backpacks and garments are made from safety airbag fabric and safety belts. The storage boxes can be used at home or inside a car, and the bags suit many everyday environments. The collection reuses premium materials that would otherwise be discarded. The aim is to reduce resource consumption and to support sustainable fashion.

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