Daniel Silverstein Created a Line Solely Out of Upcycled Material
Nicole Ballantyne-Choo — September 25, 2013 — Social Good
References: danielsilverstein.us & fashionotes
Talented designer Daniel Silverstein has decided to only create collections that are environmentally friendly and that do not waste the fabric that would normally get thrown out.
As he used to be on the show Fashion Star, he knows just how much material gets wasted when creating outfits. Even though a lot of fabric ends up becoming scraps, a shocking statistic reveals that it’s around 10 to 15 percent that ends up being thrown away. Daniel wanted to make a statement and share an eco-friendly way to design clothes. Instead of throwing out pieces that wouldn’t be part of the piece, he took the leftovers and used them to embellish the outfits. For example he added braids and extra designs to incorporate the scraps that make the outfit even better.
Creating clothes that are zero waste can definitely make a difference. If more designers follow suit, the landfills filled with unwanted fabric will immensely shrink.
As he used to be on the show Fashion Star, he knows just how much material gets wasted when creating outfits. Even though a lot of fabric ends up becoming scraps, a shocking statistic reveals that it’s around 10 to 15 percent that ends up being thrown away. Daniel wanted to make a statement and share an eco-friendly way to design clothes. Instead of throwing out pieces that wouldn’t be part of the piece, he took the leftovers and used them to embellish the outfits. For example he added braids and extra designs to incorporate the scraps that make the outfit even better.
Creating clothes that are zero waste can definitely make a difference. If more designers follow suit, the landfills filled with unwanted fabric will immensely shrink.
Trend Themes
1. Zero Waste Fashion - Designers creating collections that are environmentally friendly and do not waste fabric, reducing landfill waste.
2. Upcycled Materials - Using leftover fabric scraps and materials to create unique and sustainable fashion designs.
3. Eco-friendly Design - Incorporating eco-conscious practices, such as embellishing outfits with leftover fabric, to promote sustainable fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Opportunity for fashion designers to embrace zero waste practices and upcycle materials for sustainable fashion collections.
2. Textile Recycling - Increasing demand for textile recycling services to repurpose leftover fabric and reduce landfill waste in the fashion industry.
3. Sustainable Fashion Retail - Growing market for retail businesses that specialize in selling zero waste and upcycled fashion items to eco-conscious consumers.
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