Zari Qanei

Redress Design Award 2024 Finalist

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“Sustainability can be achieved not only in a garment or in one collection, but as part of people’s culture, especially in my country Iran, which has a rich history in clothing.”
Zari Qanei
“Sustainability can be achieved not only in a garment or in one collection, but as part of people’s culture, especially in my country Iran, which has a rich history in clothing.”
Zari Qanei

Bio

Zari Qanei is a Finalist of the Redress Design Award 2024. She holds a BA in Fashion Design from Al-zahra University of Tehran, Iran.

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Redress Design Award Collection

Zari’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘The Mystery of Wilderness’, reflects on nature’s dominance over humanity and explores clothing as a response to the brightness of the sun and stars. The collection upcycles textile waste such as a traditional southern Iranian scarf with Khos embroidery, velvet tablecloth, and old lace curtain. For trims, sequins are cut from compact discs, and a collar is decorated with coins sewn by velvet waste straps. The looks are designed for longevity with a basic and practical style for everyday wear, and button loops make for easy repair when needed.
The Mystery of Wilderness

Redress Design Award Collection 2024

Zari’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘The Mystery of Wilderness’, reflects on nature’s dominance over humanity and explores clothing as a response to the brightness of the sun and stars. The collection upcycles textile waste such as a traditional southern Iranian scarf with Khos embroidery, velvet tablecloth, and old lace curtain. For trims, sequins are cut from compact discs, and a collar is decorated with coins sewn by velvet waste straps. The looks are designed for longevity with a basic and practical style for everyday wear, and button loops make for easy repair when needed.

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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