The aftermath of a festival is often made up of everything from abandoned tents to tons of litter and these festival fashion designs showcase pieces of clothing and jewelry made from upcycled materials. In Tents: The After Party is a collaborative collection from London College of Fashion graduate Chloe Baines and Central Saint Martins graduate Belle Smith that includes tops, dresses and skirts made from discarded tents, ropes and metal pegs.
The idea for the collection came to Baines after attending the 2018 British Boomtown festival and seeing a staggering number of tents left behind—so many, in fact, that Baines describes: "There were so many tents left behind that it looked as though nobody else had actually left." Seeing that some of the tents were stitched together, the designer was inspired to create clothing in a similar way.
Upcycled Festival Fashion
The 'In Tents: The After Party' Festival Fashion Repurpose Tents
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Fashion - Creating clothing and accessories from discarded materials, such as tents and ropes, offers a sustainable and unique fashion choice.
2. Collaborative Collections - Joining forces with other designers and graduates can lead to innovative and impactful fashion collections.
3. Environmental Awareness - Using upcycled materials in fashion encourages consumers to reconsider their consumption habits and focus on sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore upcycling as a way to reduce waste and create eco-friendly clothing and accessories.
2. Sustainable Products - The trend of upcycled festival fashion aligns with the sustainable products industry, offering eco-conscious options for consumers.
3. Event Planning - Event planners can incorporate sustainable practices by promoting upcycling initiatives, such as repurposing abandoned festival tents for fashion design.