Colorful Elastic Dresses

M2 from Milev Architects Turns Old Office Supplies into Fashion

'M2' from Milev Architects is a new collection of dresses and jewelery made entirely out of rubber bands. That's right, all of these colorful dresses and necklaces are made entirely out of elastic.

'M2' from Milev Architects was made as an exploratory project to answer the question of what will happen to all of our office supplies once everything is done on computers. M2 isn't just a cool art project though, all the dresses and necklaces of M2 are actually available for purchase at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.

Sustainable Fashion
The use of unconventional materials like rubber bands in fashion demonstrates a trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly clothing.
Upcycling
The creation of dresses and jewelry from old office supplies showcases the upcycling trend, giving new life to discarded materials.
Artistic Expression
The use of rubber bands as a medium for fashion represents a trend towards artistic and creative expression in clothing design.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to use unconventional materials and embrace sustainable fashion trends.
Recycling/upcycling
The recycling and upcycling industry can leverage the use of discarded office supplies in fashion to create new products and reduce waste.
Art and Design
The art and design industry can incorporate unconventional materials like rubber bands into their creations, showcasing unique and expressive designs.
SCORE
2.1 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 38%
Activity 17%
Freshness 8%

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