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concept statement market placement moodboard colour palette trend development body one body two body three body four & five body six the collection MFW references about
Plasticity explores our relationship with the man-made substance that was once strongly associated with progress and is now held responsible for major environmental damage. Transparent plastics have often been used in fashion to communicate futurism (Borelli-Persson 2019), ironic considering the future of plastics is in doubt. In nature, plasticity describes how organisms have the ability to adapt, changing their form and function (Skipper et al 2010), to fit into a harsh and challenging world. This collection reflects on the idea that while manmade development and progress is exciting, it comes at a cost and is creating overwhelming challenges, particularly in the form of climate change. Just like insects that have adapted of hundreds of thousands of years to changing elements, it is essential that we learn to adjust to new conditions in order to survive and likewise, the use of plastics also needs to adapt and change as we move forwards. With more than 50% of textiles containing some form of plastic, the urgent search is on for a more sustainable way to clothe the world (Usborne 2019). Plasticity explores the use of recycled and repurposed plastics to create beautiful feminine garments, as well as the use of bioplastics, as a way of redefining the use of plastics within the modern world.
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The Plasticity collection acknowledges that change can be difficult and in order to move forward with hope and harmony, things that are important to us, such as warmth, joy, knowledge, treasures from our past, and freedom, remain a part of our progress. Plasticity embraces a balance between fluidity, movement and freedom with an underlying structure, rigidity and constraint which provides protection and an essential foundation for expression, adaptability and evolution, allowing the future to become filled with possibilities.
Change requires bravery, strength of character,
In the Plasticity collection, excitement is created by
innovation, and dreams of something better or new
similar contrasts, where natural meets manmade,
and the Plasticity collection represents this for the
structure meets free flowing, hard meets soft and
modern, daring, risk taker. The use of innovative
movement meets stability.
techniques and recycled plastic create structured bodices and protective shells, unique textures and
Plasticity provides an opportunity to break free from
opportunities for reflective light. Despite being
constraints, it is a way to push boundaries and strive
manmade, the pieces reflect the beauty of nature
for something better. Organic elements that reflect
and create a sense of flow or movement bringing
the natural environment, created out of structured
life to the collection. The shimmery light reflecting
manmade elements, represent a sense of resilience
off plastic that represents running water, creating a
and survival. Panels of ruffles and textures create a
sense of fluidity and freedom is juxtaposed against
sense of movement that contrasts with the unyielding
structured lines and a sense of underlying strength.
stability of solid panels in heavier, more structured
Effortless elegance and beauty underpinned by
materials such as plastic and stiffened fabrics, which
stability and structure is reflective of classical dancers
provide a sense of protection and overall, a futuristic
that mould and reshape themselves constantly as a
sense of beauty and wonder.
way to express themselves to their audience.
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market place m e nt Plasticity is for women who are strong, spirited, and
time being recognised for a strong social conscience
individual. The Plasticity woman is intelligent and has
and a leader in finding sustainable solutions in
strong ideas and ethics, she values environmental
fashion. The vibrant colours of the bioplastic contrast
responsibility and refuses to compromise her love
against warm earthy tones and the effortless style
for luxury fashion to achieve this. She is successful
of this collection is sure to appeal to the modern,
professionally, is very social, keeps active, is well
confident and stylish woman that appreciates the
travelled, takes fashion seriously, prides herself on
detail and craftmanship of high-quality, unusual
her choices and likes to stay ahead of the trends.
pieces. The collection brings a sense of opulence
She covets beautiful and unique pieces and values
and optimism, a positivity and fearlessness and an
quality and innovation. She loves exploring fashion
escape to a new more futuristic world where we live
trends and ideas. She also enjoys looking at vintage
in harmony with plastics. Made from bioplastics,
consignment and new emerging designers as a
pineapple leather and other unusual materials,
source of unique pieces.
and paired with natural fibres such as silk and linen, with original prints and intricate hand embellished
The Plasticity collection is made to stand against
detailing, these pieces are made to remain a
modern day couture, bringing a cool edge to more
wardrobe favourite for many seasons to come.
traditional and elaborate couture while at the same
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Key Colours
Ethereal Tints
Neutrals
Colour palette Ethereal tints derived from natural sources and neutrals tones combined with metallics create this harmonious colour palette for Plasticity.
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1. Threeasfour Fall 2022 Couture | 2. Louis Vuitton Resort 2023 | 3. Rick Owens Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear | 4. Burberry Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear | 5. Valentino Fall 2022 Couture 11
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1. Ryunosukeokazaki Tokyo Fall 2022 | 2. Loewe Fall 2022 Readyto-Wear | 3. Fendi Fall 2022 Couture | 4. The Attico Pre-Fall 2022
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Pratt Institute Fall 2022 RTW
Loewe Fall 2022 RTW
Louis Vuitton Resort 2023
Ryunosukeokazaki Tokyo Fall 2022
Jonathan Simkhai Resort 2023
Marc Jacobs Fall 2022 RTW
Rick Owens Fall 2022 RTW
Y/Project Spring 2023 Menswear
Iris Van Herpen Fall 2022 Couture
Loewe Spring 2022 RTW
Schiaparelli Spring 2022 Couture
Threeasfour Fall 2022 Couture
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tre n d 1. Robert Wun pleating | 2. Iris Van Herpen Spring 2021 Couture colour and movement | 3. Y/Project Spring 2023 Menswear jewellery details | 4. Supramolecule digital fashion | 5. Dion Lee Spring 2022 silicon use in fabrication
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Deve lopm e nt The innovation of sustainable and unusal materials brings real value to this collection, exploring new forms of plastic and their diverse use discovered through experimentation.
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Bioplastic Deve lopm e nt es natural dy s Blueberrie
bioplastic bag first sample boot sample
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Print c re of biop ated from im lastic s age ample
ails eyelet det tal on each pe
melted plastic beads to hang off eyelets
lifted during drying process to allow edges to curl once dry
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stitche d exposed onto belt wit h zip clo sure
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Bioplastic Leath e r Deve lopm e nt
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A leather-inspired bioplastic created using the texture from the surface of a trestle table. Bioplastic is poured onto trestle table and left 8 days without touching to dry, allowing it to form a sheet with a leather-like texture. The air that gets trapped within the bioplastic and table surface brings out a stronger colour and also forms a more stable, stronger material.
use dropper to add bubbly texture
recycled plastic melted beads used throughout collection
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Body ONE
Bodysuit Original print on Eco Active 85% polyester 15% Spandex Jacket Pineapple leather (Pinatex) featuring asymmetrical exposed zip closure
Textured Pleated Skirt 90% silk 10% polyester Sunray pleated
Long Pleated Skirt 100% silk organza Sunray pleated
Bioplastic Belt Handmade bioplastic material, edible & biodegradable Natural dye - Spinach
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Body TWO
Pant & Skirt Repurposed sheer fabric with silicon applique Skirt featuring pineapple leather buckle closure
Cropped Strappless Bodice Original print created from bioplastic image on Eco Drill 100% cotton
Recycled Plastic Bead Top Beads handmade and melted around strands of fabric - 100% cotton
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Body three
Bioplastic Vest Handmade bioplastic material, edible & biodegradable Featuring bioplastic flowers and recycled melted plastic beads Mini Skirt Pineapple leather (Pinatex)
Recycled Plastic Bodice Handmade melted beads molded together into sculpted bodice
Body four &five
STrapless dress Same base under bodies four and five with different applique techniques using bioplastic and recycled melted plastic handmade beads
Dress Repurposed fabric Hand applied recycled melted plastic bead strands
Bioplastic Boots Handmade bioplastic material, edible & biodegradable
Bioplastic Dress Handmade bioplastic material, edible & biodegradable Individual pieces of bioplastic constructed together with eyelets Natural dye - spinach
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Silk Bodice Paper mache technique applied to fabric (100% silk) Featuring pineapple leather strap and buckle closure at back and neck
Bioplastic Skirt Handmade bioplastic material, edible & biodegradable Individual petals created and constructed together with eyelets Natural dyes- tea
Recycled melted plastic beads drip off skirt
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Taking cues from the hard exteriors of insects combined with the beauty of movement, Plasticity provides an edgy elegance in it’s unique custom pieces.
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Plasticity collection was presented as part of Melbourne Fashion Week’s student Runway October 2022
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