SoL Bekic, Anna Antonuccio, Caterina Zhou
Profession: fashion product design
Project: The infinite possibilities of old
Based in: Milan
Platform Member: OpenDot

Making Fashion Last! Challenge “USE”
SoL Bekic, Anna Antonuccio, Caterina Zhou
Profession: fashion product design
Project: The infinite possibilities of old
Based in: Milan
Platform Member: OpenDot
Making Fashion Last! Challenge “USE”
We chose to combine a stereotypical “grandma cardigan” and an “event-specific” skirt, into a new garment which could be worn more often.
The outcome was a two piece outfit for a teen: a crop top with a detachable hoodie and sleeves, and a layered mini skirt.
We obtained a balance of the two garments, by changing their shape and using leftover fabric to create details and accessories.
One key element was the replacement of all buttons, with custom-made ones. These were laser-cut from a plywood/fliseline/skirt-fabric sandwich, and shaped after a detail of the cardigan.
Other aspects we cared to include were: