Violet Ma

Redress Design Award 2024 Rising Talent

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“I hope to exemplify the possibilities of modular design for extending the life of clothing.”
Violet Ma
“I hope to exemplify the possibilities of modular design for extending the life of clothing.”
Violet Ma

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Violet Ma is a Rising Talent of the Redress Design Award 2024. She graduated from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, China and Nottingham Trent University, UK.

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Redress Design Award Collection

For her Redress Design Award collection ‘URBAN COMMUTER’, Violet was inspired by modern travel, creating a multi-functional, detachable wardrobe for men on short trips. She sources from waste such as discarded tents including their drawstrings, deadstock from Dries Van Noten and Paul Smith, and reusable zippers from old clothes. Her designs include detachable parts such as a splittable jacket and removable pockets, allowing wearers versatility to mix and match combinations according to their needs.

As part of the Rising Talents programme, Violet was mentored by Joanna Ctuzkowna, CEO and Doctoral Researcher in Circular Economy, 5Thread; and Redress alum Wen Pan, Fashion Designer, Wen Pan Studio.
URBAN COMMUTER

Redress Design Award Collection 2024

For her Redress Design Award collection ‘URBAN COMMUTER’, Violet was inspired by modern travel, creating a multi-functional, detachable wardrobe for men on short trips. She sources from waste such as discarded tents including their drawstrings, deadstock from Dries Van Noten and Paul Smith, and reusable zippers from old clothes. Her designs include detachable parts such as a splittable jacket and removable pockets, allowing wearers versatility to mix and match combinations according to their needs.

As part of the Rising Talents programme, Violet was mentored by Joanna Ctuzkowna, CEO and Doctoral Researcher in Circular Economy, 5Thread; and Redress alum Wen Pan, Fashion Designer, Wen Pan Studio.

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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