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SUSTAINABILITY
7 June 2021
TA-DAAN SELECTION
10 Upcycling Designers you have to know
Enjoy this selection of 10 designers and small independent labels that work beautifully with upcycling ♻️😎
N. 1
R-Coat
A Portuguese brand with circularity in mind R-Coat ⛱☂️♻️ Ana and Yasmin are the upcycling fashion designers that transform broken umbrellas, a non recyclable material, into sustainable fashion. Check out their parkas and rain hats (available on TA-DAAN shop) 🤩
N. 2
Bethany Williams

Bethany Williams works with social projects and communities to give textiles a second chance. The designs are colorful and graphic. 🍭
N. 3
Tega Akinola

She is the best in creating upcycled streetwear, we had the pleasure to interview Tega. Her bags and shoes made of nike socks and patagonia sweaters are iconic. 👜🧦
N. 4
Ravereview clothes

This brand uses various home textiles like colorful terry towels to create edgy fashion designs. All remake fashion is produced in Europe. 🌍
N. 5
Studio Myke

A clothing brand with a focus on the creative process and a creative platform for creativity, community and climate awareness. No‑waste is a starting point as they use vintage garments and deadstock textiles. 🧵
N. 6
Psychic Outlaw

The best quilted and patchwork designs are from Psychic Outlaw. This brand creates happy, handmade clothing using vintage and antique textiles. ✨
N. 7
Ksenia Schnaider

Upcycling denim on a professional level. Ksenia Schnaider produces over 1000 garments each season and 1/3 is made of upcycled denim. This is denim design ready for the ‘catwalk’ and fashion weeks. 💃🏼
N. 8
Nadie Studio

A small dutch label of repurposed hand‑dyed knitwear. Great color work and tie-dye effects give each item a unique vibe. 🧶
N. 9
Atelier Pina

A small upcycle studio in the Netherlands that renews your designer items. It has a colorful, scandinavian vibe and uses rich fabrics to re‑design your items. 📝
N. 10
Lisa Konno

Fashion artist from Amsterdam who uses design to tell socially relevant stories, like the massive secondhand clothing dump in Africa. She started in 2015 by making collections from textile waste. ♻️