Working with textiles makes one realize just how much goes to waste in this industry. Craftmanship, technical skills and longevity that defined the original product is lost in our consumerist economy. Ever since money existed women were put to work for miserable wages in the garment industry - led by men. This series intends to explore alternative materials that hold no visible value to society and is yet treated like fine fabrics. By doing this, the trashcouture products show the juxtaposition of putting an immense amount of work and finesse into, well, basically trash. It brings up the topic of sustainable clothes, the manufacturing of products that partially define us every day and how easily we replace them.

McChic is an ongoing series that was made between 2021-2022. Being stuck at home with project deadlines made me focus on sustainable materials whilst improving my sewing skills. The project addresses fast food giant’s waste systems, consumerism and “logomania” in one go. Embracing the brand’s design on their packaging poses an interesting contrast between glorification and criticism of shown brand. The model is seen almost with pride wearing and showing off the greasy shell she has voluntarily slipped in whilst consumers would usually dispose of said materials.