In this case study, reconstruction is used to provoke and disrupt how people see high fashion.
Read MoreIn this case study, see how the designer’s attitude allows for a different approach to recreating fashion. Understanding how specific pre-existing garments or products were initially constructed was key to reconstructing them in a whole new way.
Read MoreAs designers, there is a real opportunity to partner with manufacturers and other industry partners to design out waste within the supply chain and through to consumer use. In the Circular Redesign Challenge with TAL Apparel, we challenged our Redress Design Award Finalists to create an outfit using defective shirts, inspired by an exclusive circular design collection from The R Collective x Garcia Bello.
Read MoreWatch how finalists of the Redress Design Award 2022 come up with solutions for reusing textile waste in an intensive six-hour challenge for Icebreaker.
Read MoreIn this case study, Janko Lam shares the importance of personal connection between the customer and the clothing, and her approach to longevity for her brand Classics Anew.
Read MoreThis guide provides an overview of the reconstruction design technique. You will learn about the different waste streams for reconstruction and how to develop reconstructed designs.
Read MoreKay Wong from Hong Kong-based Fashion Clinic shares how they prolong the lifespan of garments through high-end repair, alteration, and redesign services.
Read MoreIn this case study, Phee Ng shares her approach to reconstruction for her Redress Design Award 2013 collection.
Read MoreIn this case study, UK-based charity TRAID shares how their upcycling business concept TRAIDremade came to life.
Read MoreIn this video, learn about the different techniques which enable designers to reduce and revalue textile waste when approaching design for low waste.
Read MoreThis reconstruction tutorial features Wan & Wong Fashion. Explore how they reconstruct a regular dress shirt and the possibility of upscale.
Read MoreIn this video, you will hear from experts sharing their experience in sourcing clothing samples and secondhand clothing and reconstructing them into new garments.
Read MoreIn this video, Wei-yu Hung shares his approach to the upcycling technique, while referencing traditional practises and craftsmanship. Elevate your upcycling practice by celebrating your local cultural heritage and stories.
Read MoreExplore how Classics Anew’s upcycled sustainable collections transform denim leftovers into higher value pieces, through a contemporary approach to traditional Chinese designs.
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