Creative Design: Undergraduate

Dystopian

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Abstract

The apparel and textile industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to the rise of low-quality, mass-produced fast fashion that dominates the market. In light of this, there has been a growing interest in historical fashion that can be reimagined to fit modern trends, taking into account construction quality, reducing waste during production, and promoting sustainability. This research draws inspiration from the historical influence of "Dystopian" fashion, specifically the Augusta stays found in the years 1775-1789, and the designs of Hayley Dingle's denim dress for Britney Spears. The aim of this research was to explore how historical fashion can be adapted to contemporary trends while still maintaining quality construction and sustainability principles. The project had three main goals: 1) to interpret historical construction methods, 2) to upcycle the thrifted clothing, and 3) to reduce the waste generated during the project.

Keywords: Sustainability, Minimal waste design, Evening gown, Historical inspired

How to Cite:

Rivera, C. & Jiang, L., (2024) “Dystopian”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 80(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17101