ReDress - ReFashion as a solution for clothing (un) sustainability

Date
2009
Authors
Fraser, Kim
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Farrer, Joan
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Thesis
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Master of Art and Design
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Auckland University of Technology
Abstract

The primary aim of this practice based project is to promote debate and alter perceptions of second-hand materials and ReFashion concepts. The work is positioned between the developed world business model extremes of overproduction, and over-consumption, in clothing manufacture. Practical work which represents 80% of this thesis, pitches discarded clothing as an untapped commodity. The investigation poses questions and possibilities with respect to applying the ReFashion concept to a potential business model. By developing prototypes through deconstruction and reconstruction processes, reflection upon current practices of the secondary textile industry has been possible, highlighting ReFashion as a potential ‘Materials Recovery’ process. The second outcome for the research is to provide contextualised information for the fashion manufacturing industry and government agencies, in order to develop innovative applications for new markets.

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ReFashion , Overproduction and over-consumption , Sustainability , Post-consumer textile waste , ReManufacture , Practice based research
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