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Partially Upcycled Fashion

Zara's CFDA Partnership Shares Designs That are Part Vintage & Part New

— December 14, 2020 — Eco
Zara announced a partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers in America (CFDA) and challenged four designers to create an outfit that's one part "vintage" upcycled fashion and one part new. Using old Zara Join Life collections, the designers upcycled pieces and created new garments that adhere to Zara’s Join Life standards. In all, nine pieces were created, including a tie-dye slip dress by Alejandra Alonso Rojas, a layered pink three-piece linen suit by Private Policy and a patchwork linen trench coat by Barragán.

At a time when most people are spending the majority of their time at home, they may not have the need to refresh their seasonal wardrobe. This challenge has the potential to help people see the pieces that they already own in a new light.

Image Credit: Zara, Tyler Mitchell
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Fashion - Using old garments to create new designs presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly fashion innovation.
2. Collaborative Partnerships - Partnerships between fashion brands and designers can lead to unique and creative collaborations that drive excitement and interest in the industry.
3. Reimagining Existing Wardrobe - Encouraging consumers to see their existing pieces in a new light can inspire creativity and reduce the need for excessive clothing consumption.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The fashion design industry can explore the potential of upcycled fashion and collaborative partnerships to create innovative and sustainable collections.
2. Sustainable Fashion - In the realm of sustainable fashion, there is an opportunity to promote upcycling and the reimagining of existing wardrobes to reduce environmental impact.
3. Retail and Fashion Merchandising - In retail and fashion merchandising, there is room for innovation in showcasing and marketing upcycled fashion collaborations and collections.
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