The Ethical Fashion Studio
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Ethical Fashion
[eth•i•cal fash•ion]
noun • a popular trend, esp. in styles of dress and ornament that are morally correct • an approach to the design and manufacture of clothing which maximises benefits to people and communities while minimising impact on the environment
Glasgow is internationally recognized as a creative design city and is home to the primary retail destination in the UK outside of London. As our society is becoming more aware of the environment, ethical fashion has become an important concept in the world of fashion design. The Ethical Fashion Association has decided to build design studios to encourage young talent to develop their own collections and to forge connections with the industry by following the ethical approach to fashion design. RIVE
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The networking process is crucial for a young designer, therefor frequent events will take place. Fashion shows are the perfect opportunity for designers to present potential clients and press with their latest creations. The studio will be located in the West End of Glasgow; the hub of independent designers and stores.
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Due to the economic state of the UK for the past years it has become increasingly difficult for graduates and young designers to find jobs or to set up their own studio. Glasgow has a large community of local independant designers that are extremely supportive of each other. The Ethical Fashion Studio will give the opportunity for young talent to share a space and facilities. This will be ideal for designers to network and become familiar with the industry and most importantly, making it financially easier for designers to start their own design label.
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The Botanic Gardens Garage is the oldest motor garage surviving in Glasgow and quite possibly anywhere in the UK. Built in Vinicombe Street in the West End from 1906 to 1912 and currently abandoned, it is of great significance to blow new life into Glasgow’s heritage. Iconic elements of the building will be perserved to keep the character and history of the building alive.
RESEARCH : THE ETHICAL FASHION STUDIO
WORKSPACE
Buying products that have been produced in the UK can help to reduce your wardrobe’s ‘clothes miles’ and with it your carbon footprint
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Organic cotton and sustainable fabrics make a real difference to the environment and to farmers livelihoods
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Recycling materials that would otherwise end up in landfill can help reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry
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donate clothes
new garment ready for sale
clothes sorted and washed
Drop-off Point
average person sends 30 kg clothes each year to landfill
clothes are taken apart and redesigned
bricks sand-blasted to restore their original condition concrete flooring yellow columns petrol pumps 80 x 160mm subway tiles
Restored elements of location
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designers entrance
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customer entrance greenhouse display retail area cash point drop-off point (donations) lift fitting rooms
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sewing machines sorting area (donated items) pin-up wall and pattern table lockers fabric storage industrial washing machine + dryer
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workbench meeting area resource area studio manager’s office wc staff lounge
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accessories area
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coffee corner bar storage
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customer wc reception waiting area lift
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Designers research to develop their concepts
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Designers develop garments and collections 2 1
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Experimentation on fabrics takes place and garments are created
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Designer’s collections and new creations are presented to the public through events and fashion shows
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Garments are on display and ready to be purchased
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Garments are paid at cash point or old clothing can be donated at the drop-off point
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Events Retail
Diagram showing the arrangement of space The arrangement of space allows the consumer to witness the design process of the garments from conception to finished product while still distinguishing public from private spaces.
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First Floor
Resource Area Cork family stools by Vitra Nureyev bookcase by Linteloo Arial carpet by Ege Carpet Leaf lamp pendant by Green Furniture Vanity table by Linteloo Peekaboo chair by Blå Station Stool_One by Magis Design
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First Floor
Designers Workspace
plywood fence with paint finish 40YY 64/903 by Duluxtrade [glossy] reclaimed timber flooring
Original1227 [black] by Anglepoise bespoke timber trestle ‘Workit’ movable screens by Vitra Slab chair by Tom Dixon [black finish] ‘Workit’ desk top by Vitra ‘Flexbox’ movable storage units by Steelcase
Customer view into the design studio
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Customer
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Customer witnessing the designer at work
reclaimed studio light antique professional Singer sewing machines suspended umbrella’s [light source]
existing ceiling Ø 20mm Stick-Lite T5 HFI by EncapSulite
metal base fixed to ceiling with Ø 10mm screw stopper with set-screw fixed to steel cable Ø 20mm slim line cap with internal thread
Vertical section [1:4]
Suspended umbrella detail
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Ground Floor
Diagram showing runway during events
existing ceiling 38 x 63mm timber stud bolted to ceiling
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horizontal stud 38 x 38mm 1000mm
Ø 4250mm plywood ceiling raft 36mm predrilled for cables and screwed to timber stud work
exposed plywood edge Ø 10mm cable
Ø 10mm cable 3000mm
brass bracket lamp holder Ø 44mm golf ball bulb 40w
glass jam jar
The runway during events
Close-up of jam jar chandelier
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Ground Floor
The Greenhouse display
display sign: recycled cardboard + cable ties [black]
retail display stand
brief introduction to the designers brand
cardboard display area
The Studlar columns makes design meet DIY half-way; one puts them together in a design which is functional, flexible, foldable and environmental friendly.
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Obscure Couture create beautiful garments by using the fabric of second hand clothing and scraps of material. Its creations are inspired by the strong independent women and Glasgow’s street culture.
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Ground Floor
10mm veneered MDF [Mahogany]
Cash Point
graphics by Studio Duo [vinyl stickers] original garage bumpers window display: 1200mm ladder + timber shelf timber stud framing with paint finish 10GY 52/541 by Duluxtrade [matte]
donate clothes Drop-off Point: Customers can donate their old clothes at the drop off point. By doing this one can support the Ethical Design Studio by providing raw materials for designers and recycling clothes that would otherwise result in landfill.
new garment ready for sale
clothes sorted and washed
Drop-off Point
clothes are taken apart and redesigned