Unconventional materials

Fashion designer Julia Krantz has created this collection of garments comprising translucent fabrics draped over metal frames. Called Shell, the symmetrical garments formed Krantz's final project while studying at HDK School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, Sweden. More fashion on Dezeen » Here is some more information from Julia Krantz: In my final project I

ALCYONEUM OCEANUS Collection Exploring the relationship between combining unconventional materials such as concrete, resin and recycled plastics with delicate embroidery to create contemporary besp…

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United Kingdom-based designer Alexandra Sipa creates spellbinding accessories and garments from waste electrical wires. The Central Saint Martins’ graduate initially was inspired to experiment with wires as textiles when her headphones broke, leading her to extract the colorful coils and cables to create wire lace. The designer learned to craft vibrant lace from YouTube videos,Continue reading "Waste Electrical Wires Are Woven into Delicate, Lace Garments by Designer Alexandra Sipa"

Wan Yunfeng’s distinctive gowns are crafted from discarded items, draped and twisted around his body and photographed to send a message about the destructive power of human consumption.

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The complete Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009 Couture fashion show now on Vogue Runway.

London-based textiles designer Maddie Williams works as ethically and sustainably as possible, for instance using old Royal Mail sacks in her renewable designs. Her garments are mainly made up of reclaimed and repurposed materials as well as organic and ethically sourced, natural fibres. Speaking to It’s Nice That, Maddie tells us “I have a love of texture, I’m always trying to find ways to create new fabrics that make people wonder what they’re made of, or want to touch”. Maddie’s…