REDRESS DESIGN AWARD 2021 FINALISTS PHOTOSHOOT
Explore the work of ten stunning emerging talents who apply a wide range of sustainable and circular design approaches to tackle and transform industry waste. In response to the core brief of the competition, our Redress Design Award 2021 finalists give second life to a variety of waste from end-of-rolls or samples, and consumer waste, like suits and uniforms; through to more unusual waste streams like damaged camping equipment and old sailing flags.
Collectively, the Redress Design Award 2021 finalists works demonstrate the power that designers have to transform waste. Explore their profiles here, and don’t forget to join us for the Grand Final on 11 September to see their full collections and find out who wins.
ISABELLA LI KOSTRZEWA
Zero-waste peplum lace shirt and wide-leg trousers, upcycled from damaged curtains and thrifted vintage tablecloths.
PSY LAU
Zero-waste roll-neck knit and wide leg shorts, worn with embellished upcycled jacket, all made from damaged and surplus textiles.
LUCY SAUNDERS
Layered top reconstructed from secondhand t-shirts and shirts. Asymmetrical skirt constructed from a vintage tent and boat covers, worn over upcycled flag maxi skirt.
JESSICA CHANG
Upcycled one-piece jumpsuit with trench coat panelling made using sampling yardage and reconstructed secondhand clothing.
LILI SIPEKI
Reconstructed quilted jacket customisable through removable pockets and tied panelling. Wide-leg trousers made from secondhand school blazers and shirts.
JIN PEI-WEN
Zero-waste crop camisole worn over multi-wear tunic blouse, featuring shoulder tie and ruffled hem detailing. Created from rescued sampling yardage.
TULIKA RANJAN
Zero-waste felted cocoon and trousers featuring Rorschach inspired print, created from rescued wool fibres and merino wool, silk and linen fabrics.
KRISTINA VYZAITE
Upcycled long-sleeved top paired with zero-waste panelled trousers, both constructed from secondhand crocheted tablecloths and textiles, and lined in end-of-roll materials.
FRIEDERIKE SNELTING
Padded jacket and cape constructed from fabric made from upcycled polyamide fibres, with recycled wadding and pillow filling. Worn over reconstructed leggings and upcycled jumper.
LIU FENG
Transformable overcoat upcycled from deadstock textiles, with integrated removable bag. Worn over upcycled panelled shirt and wide-leg trousers.