Miia Keskitalo

Redress Design Award 2023 and 2026 Semi-finalist

Meet The Designer

“Sustainable fashion isn’t just highly needed in the industry, but also a message to show people that there are better ways to create and consume fashion.”
Miia Keskitalo
“Sustainable fashion isn’t just highly needed in the industry, but also a message to show people that there are better ways to create and consume fashion.”
Miia Keskitalo

Bio

Miia Keskitalo is a Semi-finalist of the Redress Design Award 2026. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Wearable Design from LAB University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design and Arts, Finland.

Miia was also a Semi-finalist of the Redress Design Award 2023.

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Redress Design Award Collection

Miia’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘Rainscape’, is inspired by her thesis on the possibilities of umbrella material in wearable design products. The collection uses discarded umbrella fabrics, factory surplus textiles, and unwanted wadding from the furniture industry, with patterns made by draping to eliminate cutting waste. Miia’s zero-waste patterns are inspired by the triangular shape of umbrellas and are designed to be easily replicated as well as adaptable for use with other fabrics.
Rainscape

Redress Design Award Collection 2026

Miia’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘Rainscape’, is inspired by her thesis on the possibilities of umbrella material in wearable design products. The collection uses discarded umbrella fabrics, factory surplus textiles, and unwanted wadding from the furniture industry, with patterns made by draping to eliminate cutting waste. Miia’s zero-waste patterns are inspired by the triangular shape of umbrellas and are designed to be easily replicated as well as adaptable for use with other fabrics.
BRELLA

Redress Design Award Collection 2023

Miia’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘BRELLA’, is made purely from secondhand umbrellas, with the idea to create stylish and interesting rainwear/outerwear that shows the full potential of this discarded material. Her collection is designed by draping triangular pieces of deconstructed umbrellas, with no cutting waste or leftover pieces. Miia’s garments are designed to minimise the need for frequent washing, to reduce microplastic pollution. Adjustable details such as removable sleeves, hems, and pleats also allow for versatile styling options, adding to the garments’ longevity.

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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