Alumni highlights: Showcasing sustainable design
Jessica Chang’s PCES hosts Pop-up in Tokyo
Jessica Chang’s sustainable brand PCES held a pop-up in Tokyo from 14–16 March. PCES (Projeto a Cidade E as Serras) balances technology with nature, with gender-diverse and multi-seasonal designs to reduce environmental impact through versatile use and zero-waste patterning.
Aarushi Kilawat gets special mention in Forbes India’s 30 Under 30
Congratulations to Aarushi Kilawat who received a special mention in the Fashion category of Forbes India’s 30 Under 30, a list recognising young trailblazers in India’s economy. She is the founder and creative director of The Loom Art, a brand dedicated to reviving the ancient crafts of handloom weaving techniques and embroidery in a world dominated by fast fashion.
Cris Miranda collaborates with 1ko and Farabella
Cris Miranda collaborated with social design brand 1ko to launch a sustainable collection for retail through the department store Falabella. The collection is inspired by Japanese aesthetics and is made locally in Chile with regenerated cellulose (rayon) and prints handmade by local artists.
“The most important aspect of this collection is that we brought local production back to Chile, with retail committed to these developments, even if prices are raised,” shared Cris. “We deserve garments made in Chile, we deserve quality.”
Camilla Carrara’s Zerobarracento collabs on digital product passports
Camilla Carrara’s zero-waste brand Zerobarracento collaborated with Xylene to offer digital product passports, showcasing the role of technology for traceability. The technology gives customers the complete history of each garment, from raw materials to the final product.
Camilla is also a research fellow at Università Bocconi in Italy, working on MUSA (Multilayered Urban Sustainable Action), a project that focuses on sustainable fashion, luxury, and design to drive key sectors of the Milan economy toward an ecological and digital transition.
Kévin Germanier showcases at Paris Fashion Week
Kévin Germanier once again brought his upcycling flair to Paris Fashion Week with his new AW24–25 collection, ‘Les Épineuses’. Watch the full show below:
“This season I wanted to explore a darker version of myself,” shared Kévin. “It is our first show and I turned 30 on 16 February, so I deeply wanted to make sure that whatever I show, it is 100 percent myself — and this includes a little bit of darkness. It will be less ‘princess-y’ and more… alien!”
In addition, Kévin Germanier is featured in this year’s lineup for FabriX at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2024 alongside 10 other local and international designers such as Chen Feng and Feng Chen Wang.
The digital fashion showcase at ComplexCon involved AR photo kiosks that will transform into virtual boutiques showcasing digital fashion collections for an immersive shopping experience.