Ruan Zheyi

Redress Design Award 2024 Semi-Finalist

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“Sustainability should underlie all aspects of the design stage, from ethical sourcing in materials and labour to garment styling and aftercare.”
Ruan Zheyi
“Sustainability should underlie all aspects of the design stage, from ethical sourcing in materials and labour to garment styling and aftercare.”
Ruan Zheyi

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Ruan Zheyi is a Semi-finalist of the Redress Design Award 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Fashion from Massey University, New Zealand.

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Redress Design Award Collection

Zheyi’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘Odyssey’, is named for the designer’s journey in exploring sustainable solutions, reflected in the paisley textile patterns which symbolise life and eternity in Zoroastrian faith. The collection is made with quilting, felting, and mending techniques that add layers and textures to end-of-rolls, sampling yardage, and unsold clothing waste, including vintage scarves and a Japanese obi belt. Zero-waste patterning is also used to make a dress and trims, and a dyed linen table doily is used to create sleeves.
Odyssey

Redress Design Award Collection 2024

Zheyi’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘Odyssey’, is named for the designer’s journey in exploring sustainable solutions, reflected in the paisley textile patterns which symbolise life and eternity in Zoroastrian faith. The collection is made with quilting, felting, and mending techniques that add layers and textures to end-of-rolls, sampling yardage, and unsold clothing waste, including vintage scarves and a Japanese obi belt. Zero-waste patterning is also used to make a dress and trims, and a dyed linen table doily is used to create sleeves.

March 20, 2026

Online Session: Circular Fashion Design Strategies with Redress Design Award 2025 winners

Join a LIVE online session for emerging designers to deepen your knowledge for creating circular fashion, and give you an edge in your application for the Redress Design Award.

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March 17, 2026

2026年度「Redress 設計大賽」現已開放申請!

設計師們 :你們的考驗是以回收再重用的紡織品,沿用循環時尚的設計策略 ,為時尚前衛的成年人設計一套現代系列。

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March 17, 2026

The Redress Design Award 2026 is open for applications!

Calling all emerging fashion designers: We challenge you to design a contemporary collection for a modern, fashion-forward adult, using waste textiles and guided by circular design strategies.

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