The winner of the 2020 Woolmark prize on undoing the damage caused by the fashion industry.
, a capsule collection that drew upon the codes of functional garments -- aprons or work trousers, for example -- reinterpreted through his trademark intelligent cutting. Crafted from “handwoven, traditional fabrics with organic and azo-free dyes,” each piece can be recycled through a Fibreshed back into the earth -- after many years of loving wear and repair, of course.
. Here, the pair discuss the relationship between fashion and farming, and what the future of sustainable fashion could be.So surprised! I thought that someone would let us know further in advance, so I was at the water cooler when they announced it, and had to sprint back to collect the award. I'm very sensitive to the environment and I'm from a farming background, so I have an understanding and appreciation for farming. I then worked in luxury fashion in Paris for a while, but felt quite uncomfortable being part of that side of the industry.
Yes, treating the people you work with in a sustainable manner is also so important. Winning the prize could be the catalyst of your brand's big success, but expanding the size of your business while trying to keep it sustainable can be a challenge. It's something I've experienced, taking on more employees and working with bigger factories.
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