Artist Munenari Maegawa has come up with a brilliant use for old packaging that would otherwise become garbage. She takes packages for items like M&M's and McDonalds and turns them into pop culture pieces of clothing.
These incredibly colorful pieces of apparel include vests, ties, bibs and ribbons. Munenari Maegawa's series 'Package' stands out. The vest in this collection is made from laundry detergent boxes, like Gain for example. The M&M tie is one of the most visually interesting pieces in this collection. Its unconventional design and comically large shape make it a funky less formal tie alternative.
'Package' is an imaginative way to recycle product packaging. In the fashion world it's important to be daring and different; this quirky collection definitely meets those standards. Wearing garbage has never looked this great before.
Recycled Package Apparel
Munenari Maegawa Creates Clothes Out of Packaging
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Fashion - Creating clothing from recycled materials offers a sustainable and unique approach to fashion.
2. Pop Culture Apparel - Incorporating familiar packaging into clothing designs allows for playful and eye-catching fashion pieces.
3. Unconventional Accessories - Designing accessories like ties and ribbons from repurposed packaging provides a fun and alternative fashion statement.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion industry can explore upcycling as a way to reduce waste and showcase innovative designs.
2. Sustainable Packaging - Companies involved in packaging can invest in materials that can be easily repurposed, enabling the creation of unique fashion pieces like those in Munenari Maegawa's collection.
3. Eco-friendly Consumer Goods - Brands producing consumer goods can focus on environmentally friendly packaging options, offering additional value to customers and potential collaborations with fashion designers.