London-based fashion designer Avsh Alom Gur had been collecting rubbish from the London streets to turn them into a gorgeous Spring/Summer 2008 Collection in the London Fashion Week.
Constructed between jewel colored silk and chiffon fabrics are Fox's sweet packets and plastic shopping bags while red bull cans were used as medallion details in some of the garments. At a closer look, one can see that plastic caps were used as buttons and necklaces were constructed out of empty water bottles and strings.
Rubbish Runway Collection
Avsh Alom Gur Makes Zoolander's Derelict a Reality
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - Incorporating eco-friendly materials and focusing on clothing that is environmentally conscious.
2. Upcycling - Repurposing discarded materials into unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing and accessories.
3. Circular Fashion - Creating a circular economy by designing clothes that can be reused, recycled, or repurposed to minimize waste and promote sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Opportunity for clothing manufacturers to source materials more sustainably and incorporate eco-friendly practices into their production processes.
2. Waste Management Industry - Opportunity for waste management companies to partner with fashion brands to repurpose and upcycle discarded materials into new and unique products.
3. Retail Industry - Opportunity for retailers to offer sustainable fashion options to a growing market of eco-conscious consumers.