Imagine

The study is focused on imagining a future where fashion becomes more sustainable, by going back to the basics. Inspired by the local food sustainable initiatives, an analogy is made towards the fashion industry. Through an exploratory approach, samples were made by foraging, collecting, or using old clothing. These samples were analyzed and combined into two artifacts, one artifact representing the spring season and one the winter season. The results were tested from a first-person perspective, which gave the researchers a clear image of how it feels to wear the artifacts. By wearing the garments for a day, the researchers had the opportunity to observe the reactions that others have, and to start conversations about the artifacts. The results of this study are relevant to fashion designers or industrial designers that are researching ways to make the fashion industry more sustainable by returning to the old fabrication techniques.