Waste fashion

Stella McCartney and Ellen MacArthur have announced the damning findings of a sustainability report. Is this the wake-up call the fashion industry needs?

This collection is inspired from the waste that the fashion industry creates. Shreds, second-hand clothes are upcycled and given a new preciosity. The silhouette of the outfits are inspired from 17th century royal garments, in contrast with today’s fast fashion items. With the uncanny combination of precious elements and forms with damaged goods, and thrown away materials, it is questioning the way we consider something valuable.

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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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We may love cheap price tags; but, you know what they say, you get what you pay for. Or as Lucy Siegle writes, “Fast fashion isn't free. Someone somewhere is paying.” Image by Fashion Revolution #howtoavoidfastfashion #fastfashion #sustainablejungle

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Having known Daniel for four years, it's life-affirming to see him so excited and happy about his innovative business. "Once I stopped designing for my career and designing for myself it all started clicking," he says. (Ecocult readers get 20% off in store and 10% off online!)