Paradox

Conceptual clothing collection, Critical design, Bachelor's thesis, Essay
2013

Researching how fashion can be sustainable, when it is based on consumption and change

Paradox - Bachelor's thesis
Year: 2013
Materials used: Receipts
Technique: Sewing
Purpose: Bachelor's thesis
Collection size: 2 garments
Exhibited in: Turku: Galleri Campus 7.5-24.5.2013,
Helsinki: Aalto University: Lume Gallery, 25.9-4.10.2013,
during "Sustainable and Innovative fashion" seminar
Description: Paradox is a conceptual collection that questions conventions, social, environmental and financial issues within the fashion field and researches sustainability through a holistic approach. I chose to use discarded receipts, that often contain hazardous chemicals, as the main material to symbolize both chemicals in clothing and clothing consumption.

"Getting critical - Why should I create anything?"
Essay
Year: 2014
Title: Sustainable and Innovative fashion: New approaches
Published by: Aalto University
Editor: Kirsi Niinimärki
Description: The essay “Getting critical - Why should I create anything“ describes
the thought process behind the Paradox collection and it is featured in the
“Critical and social design” chapter. The book was published by
Aalto University in May 2014.
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