WASTELAND
THEDICHOTOMY OF WASTEANDBEAUTY
A ZERO-WASTE COLLECTION BY CAITLIN VANDERBERG
GOALS
Design a zero-waste collection of more editorial, elevated pieces
Showcase that you don’t have to compromise on style or artistry for sustainable fashion
Emphasize designing garments from scratch with zero-waste principles, not solely relying on patchwork or leftover materials
WASTELAND PROCESS IMAGES
FABRIC&COLORS
Exclusively used materials from on-site fabric library, leveraging my resources
Helped to guide the collection’s visual aesthetic
Created a color story based on the options available and current trends
Maximized my resources to minimize unnecessary resource consumption
WASTELAND FABRICS & COLORS
ORIGIN
Symbolizes the beginning of my journey towards zero-waste in fashion.
56" fabric width
WASTELAND LOOK 1
WASTELAND ORIGIN
METAMORPHOSIS
This look represents the transformative stage, where I felt less limited and more empowered, symbolizing the metamorphosis of the fashion industry.
56" fabric width
WASTELAND LOOK 2
WASTELAND METAMORPHOSIS
REBIRTH
Signifies a pivotal moment in my collection, where I stepped out of the box I put myself in and trusted in my knowledge of zero-waste.
Skirt & top set: 46" fabric width
Coat: 56" fabric width
& SKIRT SET
WASTELAND LOOK 3
TOP
COAT
WASTELAND REBIRTH
REVOLUTION
As the collection reaches its peak, this look represents the revolutionary impact of zero-waste fashion.
Under dress: 60" fabric width
Over layer: 42" fabric width
WASTELAND LOOK 4
WASTELAND REVOLUTION
TRANSCENDENCE
This final look embodies the culmination of my journey, symbolizing the transcendence of fashion towards a more sustainable future, one look at a time.
Top: 53" fabric width
Trousers: 58" width
TOP TROUSERS
WASTELAND LOOK 5
WASTELAND TRANSCENDENCE
WASTELAND THE WHOLE STORY