10 anni di Sfilata Frasso: la moda sostenibile all’insegna dell’upcycling

Here are the dresses competing in the 2023 edition:

Magnetic tape contained in audio cassettes of various colors, magnetic tape contained in small video cassettes, reels of various sizes and colors, containers for slides, a pair of cups recovered from an old bra, metal-elastic-bioadhesive-glue rings, hat, paper of an easter egg, ribbon.

Not everyone is inclined to spend their time creating clothes with recycled materials, but there are ways to make objects still usable. Consumerism has deprived us of the ability to reflect, often opting for repurchase instead of repair, considering it inconvenient or too expensive. However, it is through small daily gestures that we can make a difference.

Polyester mosquito nets, electric cables, cotton sewing thread.

The dress denounces the growing production of electronic waste and man’s dependence on technology and electricity. Only a small percentage of Western e-waste is recycled properly, while the rest ends up illegally in developing countries, causing worker consumption and toxic disposal. The dress uses electrical cables to represent the extensive electrical infrastructure and symbolize the fragmentation of habitats caused by pollution. The aim is to promote environmental and social awareness and encourage respect and coexistence.

Lithographic black film: matrix for the realization of editorial prints; Expanded polyethylene: transparent spongy film left over from the separation and protection of the printing plates; Matt satin polyester: protective film of the printing plates, which adheres to them for further protection, before chemical impression; Waste adhesive pvc printed with ecological water-based inks.

 The dress is mainly made with scraps of printed adhesive PVC, reusing what was generated by a failure in production. The flowers are obtained by folding and gluing the squares of adhesive, while the leaves are carved and worked in different films to create contrasts. The message of the dress, called “Buona la prima”, is to raise awareness of the importance of designing machinery that avoids waste and waste, and tells the ironic path followed to create the definitive dress.

Fishing net, industrial bags in woven polypropylene, natural branches, florist’s net, cardboard shoe lasts, kitchen foil, aluminum espresso pods, polystyrene, potato net, vintage necklace, newspaper, aluminum trays gold, shoelaces, pins, sewing thread, headband, elastic, twine, tissue paper, glue, zip, wire

The dress focuses on the problem of plastic pollution and ghost nets that damage the marine environment. The name, “Stella Maris”, is chosen for its symbolic meaning related to protection, representing both a spiritual guide and a navigational practice. The fishing net used in the dress symbolizes the attention needed to address this issue and the need to revisit harmful consumerism. The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the value of natural resources and the importance of fighting the selfishness that destroys them.

Compagnia bella are 12 women, stylists, pattern makers and seamstresses who work or study in the Kore social tailoring from Iran, Italy, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine

PVC, acrylic glass or plexiglass, plastic bags, plastic ties, plastic strings.

The dress symbolizes the diversity and struggle of women from different nations, now united in the tailoring that represents their dream of autonomy and livelihood for themselves and their children. The hands represent freedom to travel and human rights, while the plexiglass water symbolizes sea travel, with its hardships and risks. The goal is to raise awareness of sustainable fashion that respects people and spreads universal messages.

Parcel wrapping paper, plastic, newspaper, used ribbon, folded paper fans attached to bra, plastic non-slip mat, shower curtain as a tail dress, a ribbon from a gift box., rivets, roses made from book paper attached with hot glue, mosquito net, plastic bath sponge.

Upcycling is the challenge of creating new objects out of waste materials, giving them a higher value. This practice creates environmental sustainability, reduces pollution and finds application in fashion, design, construction and toys. In particular, the dress made by the Angelita Anti-Violence Center aims to send a message of rebirth and transformation for women victims of violence, encouraging creative reuse and the search for a second chance. The call is for everyone to help the planet and themselves through upcycling.

Plastic material packaging sheets, aluminum processing residue, Christmas decoration rubber, broken necklace beads, recycled fabric skirt, aluminum straw.

Organic plastic hairdressing capes (directly recovered in the Coiffeur centre), plastic garbage bags, shopping bags, beads, string, doilies, flower decoration net, TNT, a bar tarpaulin removed from the structure after being ruined with a sudden water bomb.

The dress represents the “Timeless Beauty” of nature and the importance of protecting it. It is made from recycled plastic, symbolizing the fragile bond between man and nature. The hairdressing capes and the bar tarpaulin broken by a water bomb are used to highlight man’s impact on the environment and the need to become aware of our role in protecting nature.

The clothes awarded by the jury