The silver mines of Bolivia, which happens to be home to the richest ever known on Earth, is what inspired Miguel Mesa Posada latest fashion collection. Titled 'Potosi,' the name of said richest mine, it makes as much a political statement as it does a stylish one. Trendland writes, "The veins of color running through his clothes simulate the striated paths in open pit mining, which he deems as a scar on the land."
The quilt-like patterns that make up Miguel Mesa Posada's Potosi collection are made out of recycled fibers. An interesting choice of material, the designer reveals, "I home-dyed over 40 colors of a textile cotton waste and used PET to generate the headpieces."
Quilt-Like Paper Garments
Fashion Designer Miguel Mesa Posada is Inspired by Silver Mines
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Fashion - There is potential for more fashion designers to use recycled materials in their collections to create unique designs, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
2. Political Fashion - Incorporating political statements into high-fashion items could disrupt the industry and make fashion more than just an aesthetic expression.
3. Textile Innovation - Developing new textiles using waste materials, such as recycled cotton and PET fibers, could become a new trend and have a positive impact on the environment.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace sustainability by using recycled materials, while also incorporating political messaging into their designs.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can explore new materials and collaborations with designers to create innovative, sustainable fabrics from recycled materials.
3. Environmental Activism - Environmental activists can partner with fashion designers to create campaigns that draw attention to issues through fashion, such as the negative impact of mining on the environment.