This avant-garde dress design masterfully merges high fashion with sustainable practices, utilizing denim and recycled jeans as its core materials. The structure is a bold statement on innovation within the fashion world, showcasing an unconventional use of denim beyond its traditional, casual connotations.
The bodice features a sheer, delicate fabric with denim accents like the sharp, structured collar and chest pockets that evoke classic jean jacket elements. However, it is the skirt that truly steals the spotlight. The full, voluminous skirt is constructed from layers of frayed denim, expertly upcycled to create a rich texture that feels both rugged and refined. The intricate assembly of recycled denim strips gives the skirt a distinctive, almost quilted appearance, suggesting that no scrap of material has gone to waste, while adding a sense of depth and dimension.
Zippers, often synonymous with denim jeans, subtly adorn the dress, blending utility with aesthetic appeal. These metallic details emphasize the garment's roots in jeans culture while contributing to the industrial-chic aesthetic. The thoughtful use of recycled denims throughout the dress not only elevates the design but also underscores the importance of eco-conscious fashion.
The combination of structured, utilitarian denim elements with the flowing, sculptural shape of the skirt creates a juxtaposition of textures that is both modern and timeless. This dress reflects a commitment to sustainability while pushing the boundaries of denim as a material, transforming it into something elegant and avant-garde
DESIGNER:
Hanz Coquilla Alta Costura
SET DESIGN:
Kateryll Shazneigh Maneja of Muse Novus
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & HEAD WARDROBE STYLIST:
Stevan Ichael Serneo of #TheRamenBoi_Project STYLING TEAM and #TheArtOfGiving TAG Creatives & Artisans
MODEL COORDINATOR & ASSISTANT STYLIST:
JM Jusay of Mytheiuss Models and Artist Management
HAIR & MAKE-UP:
The Romero Vergara
MODELS: Mytheiuss Models and Artist Management
