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🌍 Redefining Industry Norms: A Lesson from Fashion to Architecture 🌍 An Interview with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, by Disrupt MAG Managing Editor Tania Ihlenfeld 👗 In a world where every choice and investment can lead to significant environmental and social impact, the story of Vanessa Barboni Hallik, CEO of Another Tomorrow, offers invaluable lessons for all sectors, particularly architecture and the built environment. 🏢 As architects, we often ponder the sustainability of our designs—from material origins to their lifecycle impacts. Vanessa’s journey in the fashion industry, pioneering an end-to-end sustainable brand, mirrors the challenges and opportunities we face in architecture. Her approach to systemic change by questioning entrenched industry practices and focusing on transparency and ethical sourcing is a blueprint we can adapt and advocate for in our own field. 🌟 Key Takeaways for the Built Environment: Transparency: Knowing the full lifecycle of materials we use can drive more informed, ethical, and sustainable choices. Client Engagement: Educating clients about sustainable practices can cultivate a market that values and invests in sustainability, driving broader industry change. Innovative Partnerships: Collaboration can amplify our impact, from local suppliers to global thought leaders. 🔄 Vanessa’s narrative is not just about fashion but about setting a new standard for business practices that harmonize aesthetics, ethics, and sustainability. Her success is a compelling reminder that in architecture, just as in fashion, we can build a future that respects both planet and people. 🔗 Let's take inspiration from Another Tomorrow to create our "Another Today" in architecture and design, pushing boundaries to build environments that are as sustainable as they are beautiful. #Architecture #Sustainability #Innovation #AnotherTomorrow #FashionIndustry #BuiltEnvironment #DesignThinking

Design for longevity, design for reuse. We often encounter the term "circular economy" in the context of #fashion. But what does it mean, and how is it put into practice? How can the designer, as an individual, drive the #circularity? In contrast to the traditional linear "take-make-dispose" model, circular fashion (aka the circular economy in fashion) aims to reduce waste and environmental impact in the #design, production and consumption of clothing and accessories. In essence, its closed-loop system ensures that products are recycled or repurposed, in order to: 🚫 Eliminate waste and pollution ♻ Circulate products and materials 🌿 Regenerate nature Shifting towards a circular economy (CE) approach in fashion means extending garments’ lifespan and reclaiming raw materials for reuse, fostering #sustainability and #innovation in the industry. As for every change, the path is not always linear – it is a journey, possibly a circular one. We at DAMō want to support designers on this journey, by offering a space where to #learn, #find and #create. We believe that there are many possibilities to design and work with nature, rather than against it. Dive deeper into this important matter in our curated article. https://lnkd.in/ecYGFgFY

🌍 The Heart of Sustainable Design 🌍 Sustainable design goes beyond choosing eco-friendly materials—it’s about creating pieces that have a lasting impact, both in style and purpose. When I’m designing, I think about every element, from sourcing responsibly to minimizing waste in the production process. Sustainability doesn’t mean compromising on creativity. Instead, it challenges us to be even more innovative. From concept to final stitch, I aim to balance beauty and responsibility, ensuring each design aligns with my clients’ values while being kind to our planet. ✨ Let’s Discuss: What does sustainability mean for you in fashion? Is it about materials, production practices, or something more? If you’re looking to create pieces that are thoughtfully designed and ethically produced, let’s chat about how we can bring your vision to life! #SustainableFashion #EcoConsciousDesign #FashionWithPurpose #FreelanceFashionDesigner #GreenFashion

Design: The Key to Transforming Fast Fashion into a Circular Opportunity At #Circularity2024, the panel on Enabling Circular Value Chains through Good Design illuminated how thoughtful design can address the environmental, social, and economic impacts of fast fashion. Moderated by Pippa Corry, the discussion brought together insights from Jo Kellock of the Design Institute of Australia and Joshua Ellis of Cultivated . Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Challenging Trends for Sustainability Fast fashion’s six-week trend cycles pose immense challenges for circularity. Jo highlighted the RE-kin-DLE Project, where unsold or flawed garments were reimagined into valuable products in collaboration with Country Road Group. This partnership demonstrated how small-scale experiments can scale into impactful industry practices. 2️⃣ Systems Thinking in Design Design isn’t just about aesthetics; it shapes systems. Joshua echoed Jo’s point by illustrating how circular design principles, such as modularity and repairability, can extend a product’s lifecycle while meeting consumer demands for innovation and sustainability. 3️⃣ Empowering the Next Generation Jo stressed the role of younger designers in breaking the cycle of waste and overconsumption. Building on this, Joshua noted that passionate designers can drive impactful change by finding creative solutions to real-world problems, such as utilising waste materials innovatively. 💡 Takeaway: Good design is more than form and function—it’s about embedding sustainability into the core of how we create, consume, and value products. Circular design offers a chance to reimagine fast fashion for the better. 👉 What role do you see for design in transforming fast fashion? #CircularDesign #Sustainability #FastFashion #Innovation #CircularEconomy Circularity Australian Circular Economy Hub Planet Ark Sancta Sophia College Millennium Campus Network (MCN)

As we settle into 2025, the design world is flooded with predictions about what’s “in” and “out.” But do trends truly serve us—or do they just drive endless consumption? In an era where sustainability is essential, it’s time to rethink what inspires us. Trends can be exciting, but their rapid cycles often promote short-term thinking—leading to waste and a throwaway culture. How often have we replaced perfectly good furniture or clothes simply because they no longer felt "on trend"? The best design isn’t dictated by fleeting aesthetics. It’s about longevity, adaptability, and meaning. Instead of chasing trends, we believe in: ✅ Future-proofing – Designing with longevity in mind, so spaces evolve rather than expire. ✅ Designing for recycling – Choosing high-quality, sustainable materials that stand the test of time. ✅ Repurposing & reusing – Incorporating second-hand and recycled materials in creative ways. ✅ Timeless palettes – Using neutral, nature-inspired foundations that won’t quickly date. ✅ Buying well, buying once – Investing in quality pieces that last and retain their value. Perhaps the most exciting design movement isn’t a trend at all—it’s a shift in mindset. By embracing these principles, we can create spaces that are not just beautiful, but meaningful and enduring. Let 2025 be the year we design with intention. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eHUeubJJ Let’s start a conversation about designing with purpose, not pressure. 💬 #SustainableDesign #TimelessDesign #FutureProofing #ConsciousLiving #DesignWithPurpose #workplacedesign #commercialinteriors #interiorarchitecture #sustainabledesign #circulardesign #educationdesign #designforeducation #officefitout #furnitureconsultancy #evewaldrondesign #residentialdesign #cambridgearchitecture #interiordesign #interiordesigncambridge #cambridgeinteriordesign #architecturecambridge #cambridgearchitecture

Tuesday, October 22nd at Design Innovation Sessions: all about sustainable fashion and textiles! 🌿 While consumers are being encouraged to buy more, researchers and designers are joining forces to tackle one of the most polluting sectors. The fashion and textile industry is full of challenges. Here's what's on the agenda:   💡 Jose Teunissen (Amsterdam Fashion Institute) | José will give us an overview of the opportunities and challenges in the circular fashion industry. 💡 Samira Boon (Studio Samira Boon) | Samira will talk about collaboration as a key driver of innovation, and how to turn research into effective applications. 💡 Troy Nachtigall (Transitions for textile and fashion) | Troy will discuss the EU's roadmap for a circular economy in fashion. How are Transition Labs preparing young designers and professionals to navigate upcoming European regulation? Less than a week left until the Design Innovation Sessions kick off! The sessions are fully booked—however you can still sign up for the waitlist! 👇 🔗 Waitlist sign up here: https://lnkd.in/edT6VGaC 🔗 More about this program: https://lnkd.in/eBhcR5f6 Dutch Design Week Dutch Design Foundation CLICKNL #ThrivingPlanet #DesignInnovationSessions #CreativeIndustry #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularFashion #DesignForGood

Neri Oxman Believes in Fashion Reincarnation ELLE Magazine's Véronique Hyland and Neri Oxman recently discussed healing the broken industries of product, architecture, and molecular design, with a focus on a product's circular cycle. OXMAN's OZERO technology seeks to combat one of fashion's greatest waste problems: A shoe can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. “In the past, my grandmother would pass a piece of clothing to me, and I would pass it to my daughter. Here, you’re passing a shoe back to the soil. The soil creates a tree, the tree creates a chair, the chair creates another shoe, the shoe creates another tree, et cetera.” - Neri Oxman, CEO. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeVnUTmJ

Our exploration UPMADE IN EE 📍 NYCxDESIGN of Estonia’s design contributions to sustainability unfolds in 4 engaging sections: Tradition & Craftsmanship • Upcycling • Recycling • Biomaterials. 🟢 UPCYCLING / DENIM LACE Demonstrating the inventive repurposing of materials, this section highlights the role of design in giving new life to items that might otherwise be discarded. It’s a celebration of circularity, where the end of one product’s life sparks the beginning of another. 🟢 MEET THE DESIGNER Sandra Luks (Sustainable Design and Material Lab DiMa) a multidisciplinary designer whose practice redefines the possibilities of denim transformation. Through different methods she arrived at a new opportunity for one unexpected texture. Unraveled threads from ripping up old jeans come together in a delicate fabric that carries both the fortitude of workwear and the ethereal lightness of feathery lace, a true testament to the enduring power of sustainable design. Through Sandra’s transformative vision, upcycled denim emerges as more than just a material; it becomes a symbol of possibility, where sustainability, innovation, and beauty converge to shape the future of fashion. #upmadeinEE #NYCxDESIGN #estoniandesignhouse #upmadeinESTONIA #estoniancultureabroad #lukssusttainable #luksrude

At Dolly Shop, our Open Workshop at UWE-(Student Ventures) has become a space where creativity meets sustainability. This initiative offers an inside look into the workings of a production-based business in the creative industry, fostering conversations about design, innovation, and responsible practices. The workshop opens its doors to students, local businesses, and industry professionals, encouraging curiosity and collaboration. It’s a hands-on environment where participants can explore fabrics, techniques, and the tools we’ve found invaluable for time-saving and sustainable production. For students, it’s a unique learning opportunity, while for industry groups and fashion brands, it’s a chance to delve into the raw, organic side of upcycling—transforming discarded materials into meaningful creations. As we look toward 2025, our focus is firmly on sustainable fashion. Upcycling has emerged as a cornerstone of our practice, showcasing how durable fabrics such as leather, denim, canvas, and heavy cotton can be reimagined. By inviting fashion brands and industry groups to engage in this process, we aim to spark discussions around innovation and accountability while also inspiring action toward sustainable solutions. 📌 Featured Design: One standout piece from our workshop is the gorgeous Bouclé-style jacket in the image. This unique creation was made from four pairs of old jeans and remnants from a West African wax cloth dress, which was used to craft its vibrant trim. It’s a perfect example of how upcycling blends sustainability with artistry, creating something entirely new and beautiful from the old. Our Open Workshop is not just a creative space but a platform for fostering dialogue, exploring possibilities, and shaping the future of fashion. By engaging students, local businesses, industry groups, and fashion brands, we’re championing a collective move toward innovation and responsibility in design. #SustainableFashion #Upcycling #CreativeInnovation #IndustryEngagement #DollyShop