Plenty of designers have put together apocalyptic apparel based on far-off dystopian futures but 'Unfortunately, Ready to Wear' is a concept collection by Luka Sabbat, Milk Studios and the Natural Resources Defense Council that helps to paint a very practical vision based on what we know about climate change. The collection includes utilitarian styles like fireproof jackets with mesh face masks, solar-powered headphones that share storm warnings and bandanas that may be used with filters for safe breathing.
Each of the garments and accessories in the range was created in response to an extreme environmental condition, illustrating that there is still time to adapt before people are forced to adopt real apocalyptic apparel designs out of necessity rather than style. To assist with this, the Unfortunately, Ready to Wear microsite directs visitors to resources for supporting climate action.
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'Unfortunately, Ready to Wear' Adresses Climate Change Via Fashion
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