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Since winning as Runner-Up of the Redress Design Award 2020, with valuable mentorship from Orsola de Castro, Ruth has launched her own brand, SO4, with a focus on reusing, upcycling, and recycling waste creatively. SO4 was one of the eight emerging sustainable Redress Design Award alumni brands that were showcased at Shenzhen Fashion Week SS23. Ruth has also shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka, and collaborated with The R Collective to design a backpack exclusively for UBS made from industrial waste including car airbags, tuk tuk covers, and tyre waste.

Ruth holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Fashion Design and Marketing from Northumbria University via the Academy of Design in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

“Through my work I am driven and inspired to make an impact, to correct our mistakes and to find solutions through products, processes and innovations. Sustainability is my canvas as a designer and I am always exploring, learning and discovering new possibilities. I believe recyclable, end-to-end processes and biodegradability are the focal areas of interest for the future”. - Ruth Weerasinghe

redress Design Award Collection

For her Redress Design Award 2020 collection, SO4 OUTLAST, Ruth was inspired by the imminent risks of climate change and pollution and creates protective, durable garments. The pieces are made to be investments, designed as versatile through detachable parts for a variety of uses and easy repair or replacement.

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