Photoshoot: Reflection
Jasmine Leung
Corset top made from damaged natural fabrics, purple dress from end-of-rolls, both with zero-waste ruffled trims; and jacket with 3D-printed beads from plastic waste.
REFLECTION
The textile waste crisis is real and urgent. In order to envision a better future for fashion, we must hold a mirror up to the past, and reflect on the actions and inactions that have gotten us to where we are. Step through the looking glass with the Redress Design Award 2023 Finalists: with circular design techniques, creativity, and innovation, these nine emerging talents from around the world tackle and transform everyday waste streams — from denim scraps to turbans to broken electronics — into a gallery of exquisite looks.
Frances Brunner
Boxing gloves from post-consumer vinyl raincoat, skirt from thrifted chiffon curtains, and shawl jacket created by needle-punching textile waste together.
Ruwanthi Gajadeera
Coat from factory warehouse waste denim with Dumbara woven turtle motif, blouse from end-of-roll cotton, and corset and trousers handwoven from waste yarn.
Molly Ryan
Boater hat and top made from cotton bed sheets screen-printed with natural handmade ink, paired with zero-waste skirt made from damaged textiles.
Pavneet Kaur
Crop top and trousers made from patchwork of unwanted cotton turban fabric, paired with a long coat quilted with cut-and-sew silk waste.
Kim Yanghun
Zero-waste textile innovation made from recycled polyester thread, creating a fur-like fabric for an ankle-length coat, cardigan, and shorts.
Wen Hanzhang
Modular-patterned jacket made from cut-and-sew waste, poplin cotton shirt from thrifted bed sheets and pillowcases, and twill trousers made from secondhand clothing.
Mandy Fong
Zero-waste one-piece dress with patchwork of end-of-roll artificial fur, ruffles, and patterned fabrics, with top reconstructed from secondhand wool sweater.
Nils Hauser
Striped trousers made from leftover mohair-poly blend fabric and jacket from vintage cotton, layered with vest made from old nylon family tent.
Photography
Kim Lo
Stylist
Kayla Wong
Hair
Marco Chan for Davines
Hair Assistant
Alvin Ng
Makeup
Karen Yiu, Sheila Ko and Cindy Lai
for MakeupBees
Models
Clarita @Self Management Hong Kong
Karin Kwong @Primo Management
Horton Yip
Studio
KIMLO WORKSHOP
Studio Manager
Ric Chow
Retoucher
Nat Pang
Lighting
Sing Chung
Photographer Assistant
Eva Hörwing
Tiffany Lee
Creative Direction
Matthieu Amelin
Ivan Liu
Production
Ceejay Rivera
Melody Ng
