YOUKNIT PROJECT

By: Natálie Vencovská

Natálie is a graduate of the Design for Sustainability master's program at the Design School Kolding, with a previous fashion design background. Natalie's perspective on design lies in critical and speculative approaches applied to holistic and circular models that in practice help her to create a safe and open space for more inclusive designs. Currently, she is in charge of a Denmark-based NGO called Swap Spot, which aims to minimize fashion waste by offering volunteer-run service for swapping of no-longer worn garments for other preloved items. This collective wardrobe is educating its users about clothing quality by analyzing each donated item, which is assigned points based on the quality and condition of the garment.

youKnit project:

The boundaries between work and home are becoming increasingly blurred. We spend more and more time in our "home offices" performing our job tasks. That requires clothing that is comfortable, functional, and adjustable. Now, imagine if you could have just a single silhouette of clothing that would serve you for all purposes. One item that you could wear at home with your friends but also when going out. One item with a predefined form, yet adaptable to your personal aesthetics. One item that would fit anyone regardless of age, gender, or social status. Natalie Vencovská’s graduate fashion project dives into the possibilities of zero-waste garment production and offers futuristic imaginaries of more sustainable futures.

YouKnit

Photo by Natálie Vencovská

youKnit is a project that offers universal and inclusive ways of dressing up in the future. One dress that fits all, created by special technology called "Fiber to garment" or "3D knit."

Detailed view of 3D knitted dress made of brewed protein fiber.

The main outcome of this project is a series of 3D visuals as the main tool to imagine speculative futures.

Detailed view of 3D knitted dress made of brewed protein fiber

Photo by Natálie Vencovská

One dress

Photo by Natálie Vencovská

The main dress used for this proposal is universal, here worn by three different body sizes:

One dress

Photo by Natálie Vencovská

This universal dress can be worn by anybody and everybody. No matter the size, gender, or age.

This illustration shows the two different possible ways of knit garment production. Cut and Sew process contains way more in-between steps, costs more money and also creates a lot of waste.

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