London-based concept store Machine-A introduces its newest Photosynthesize collection by Olivia Rubens, who is a graduate of the London College of Fashion. She's currently based between both the United Kingdom and Canada. The latest Photosynthesize collection playfully twists the concept of human nature to design clothing that creates a positive impact on the wearer and the world as a whole.
All of the garments are crafted from ethically sourced alpaca, organic wool and linen, GOTS organic cotton, Tencel, old ceramic kitchenware, vintage crochet lace table clothes, household cleaning bottles, and much more. Many of these items are melted into hand-molded trims for a unique and sustainable touch.
Speaking about the capsule, Rubens states, "Our overall goal for this project is to redefine the meaning of our relationships with our garments, and to empower people with individual agency in climate change solutions. By caring for these photosynthesizing pieces like plants, and displaying them in homes like objects, we hope the nurturing nature of this relationship will strengthen bonds between people and their pieces, watching them transform and thrive over time, while sequestering carbon from the atmosphere."
18th Century-Themed Progressive Fashion
Machine-A Presents Olivia Rubens' Photosynthesize Capsule
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