Designet The Zalea Artwear Håndsydd jakke av Laili Lau er en høyt verdsatt vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2025 A' Design Award i Jern i konkurransekategorien Mote-, beklednings- og plaggdesign.
JernMote· 2025
The Zalea Artwear Håndsydd jakke
av Laili Lau
Klient: Laili Lau
Vinner av A' Design Award i Jern i kategorien Mote
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Om The Zalea Artwear Håndsydd jakke
Zalea Artwear er en håndsydd jakke laget av oppsyklede tekstilskjerf og kasserte tekstiler. Hvert tekstilstykke er valgt ut og sydd for hånd, og former lagvise strukturer. Den oversized silhuetten og de kaskaderende tekstilstripene gir jakken et skulpturelt uttrykk. Oppsyklet bomull, ull og silke er brukt, og de løse ermene gjør det enkelt å lagre klær under. Jakken måler 80 cm i lengde og 60 cm over brystet. Den langsomme, manuelle prosessen verdsetter håndverk over masseproduksjon og reduserer tekstilavfall.
Anerkjennelsen
Om A' Design Award i Jern
The Zalea Artwear Håndsydd jakke er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. The Zalea Artwear Håndsydd jakke forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. The Zalea Artwear Håndsydd jakke respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.
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- Unike egenskaper
- The Zalea jacket is a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece made from fabric scarves and discarded materials. Each scrap is thoughtfully selected and sewn, creating rich textures that tell a story of sustainable creativity. The oversized silhouette and cascading fabric strips give it a sculptural quality. It blends fashion with eco-conscious design, serving as both a garment and a statement against mass production, reflecting a deep respect for the environment.
- Dimensjoner og emballasje
- Dimensions: 80 cm (length) x 60 cm (chest width). Loose sleeves, 55 cm long. Weight: approx. 1.5 kg. Materials: Upcycled cotton, wool, and silk, providing durability and a soft touch. Care: Dry clean or gentle hand-wash only, due to the delicate, hand-sewn structure. Each jacket’s unique textures and volumes stem from thoughtfully selected fabric scraps
- Stikkord
- Upcycled Fashion, Artwear, Handmade Jacket, Sustainable Design, Slow Fashion, Textile Art, Eco-Conscious, Unique Apparel, Recycled Materials
- Produksjonsteknologi
- Constructed using hand-sewn techniques, the Zalea jacket is made entirely from donated and recycled fabric scraps. Each piece is manually assembled, a slow-fashion process that values craftsmanship over mass production. This sustainable approach merges discarded scarves and textiles into a cohesive, one-of-a-kind piece, embodying a dedication to eco-conscious design.
- Designutfordring
- Creating the Zalea jacket as a one-of-a-kind, wearable art piece involved overcoming challenges related to sourcing sustainable materials and developing a meticulous, labor-intensive process. This jacket was crafted as a desirable art piece to wear, made by hand with great care. The scarcity of suitable recycled fabrics and the slow, manual techniques added complexity, requiring creativity, resilience, and dedication. Driven by social and environmental awareness, every stitch honors the materials’ histories, reflecting a shift away from mass production and placing value on craftsmanship and intentional creation.
- Forskning
- The Zalea jacket draws inspiration from the azalea flower's delicate yet resilient nature and the protective garment concept. The name "Zalea" reflects the beauty and strength found in nature. At the same time, the jacket itself is designed to act as a modern-day cape—offering both physical comfort and a symbolic sense of protection and empowerment. Using upcycled materials, the jacket becomes a shield against waste and represents sustainable creativity, giving the wearer a feeling of strength and connection to the earth.
- Inspirasjon
- The Zalea jacket emerged from a soulful, spontaneous process, hand-sewn from fabric remnants collected over four years. In late 2022, I began creating without a set design, focusing on textures and movement. The process became a cathartic, anxiety-relieving practice that reconnected me with my craft. Using donated, recycled, and salvaged fabrics, the jacket honors the materials' histories while representing a fresh and mindful approach to sustainable fashion.
- Prosjektvarighet
- The Zalea jacket was created over approximately four and a half months, at a slow and mindful pace. The process took place in my studio in Brooklyn, NYC, where I enjoyed carefully hand-sewing the fabric scraps, allowing the design to evolve organically. This leisurely approach allowed for deeper creativity and connection with the materials, creating a truly unique and thoughtful piece.
- Driftsflyt
- The Zalea jacket is a fluid, wearable art piece designed for both comfort and statement-making. Each fabric scrap is meticulously sewn, creating a textured, cascading effect. Its oversized silhouette invites layering, while its eco-conscious design and construction emphasize sustainability, encouraging the wearer to appreciate the garment's unique story and craftsmanship.
- Patenter
- Im in the process of my trademark USPTO Filing Fee per Federal US Patent and Trademark filing
- Bildekreditering
- Photo: Anibal Mestre Wong
Model: Valeria Usganda
Production: Manaure Penalver
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