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Poem Sapce Minimal Waste Dress

Poem Sapce

Poem Sapce is a minimal waste dress that combines an innovative pleating method with zero waste cutting. The dress is made from handwoven fabrics produced by local artisans in several regions, preserving traditional weaving techniques. Localized fabric shrinkage shapes the cloth, forming organic three dimensional folds instead of cutting material away. Each pleat position is fixed by hand and mapped onto cardboard for small batch production. The sculptural folds move with the body and offer both comfort and structure.

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Blue Sky Lab 2021 Travel and Collection

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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Ethereal Couture

Ethereal

Ethereal is a couture bridal collection that combines Chinese and Western wedding dress traditions. The collection is made with stiff pleated fabrics, soft silk, lightweight tulle and lace, which create exaggerated silhouettes and a hazy appearance. Embroidery reinterprets traditional mandarin patterns, including dragon and phoenix motifs that stand for nobility and good fortune. Red and white, the typical colors of the East and the West, are both used. The collection responds to the needs of brides who want modern mandarin wedding dresses.

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Self Defense Mechanism Garment

Self Defense Mechanism

Self Defense Mechanism is a menswear collection designed to act as a protective layer for the wearer. The collection responds to an era of information overload, in which people receive more messages each day than one person can absorb. Prints based on neuron and mesh geometry suggest spreading and blurring, so the outside world becomes harder to see and the mind can stay calm. Cotton and nylon mesh are sewn together to form a new texture that echoes the printed pattern. The garments follow standard men's measurements and can be worn as everyday clothing.

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Ethnic Fusion  Jumpsuit

Ethnic Fusion

The jumpsuit is done on Indian ethnic printed fabric and can be donned on both casual outings and special occasions. The yellow color signifies both purity and sensuality and adds to the appeal. The inspiration is derived from ancient Indian scribbles coupled with modern design sensibilities. The idea was to design a dress that can act as a comfy jumpsuit and at the same time gives a high fashion statement.

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Re Created Sustainable Suite

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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