3. Circular Open Source Fashion¶
Research & Ideation¶
Modular fashion employs detachable or interchangeable garment components to enhance clothing longevity, minimize waste, and support sustainability initiatives. By integrating flexibility with circular economy principles, it redefines clothing as adaptable and reusable systems rather than single-use products.
References & Inspiration¶
As a child, I often picked and collected four-leaf clovers on my way home from school, captivated by their unique shape and the symbolism of luck and vitality they represent. This childhood experience has deeply influenced my approach to fashion. I have chosen to design modular clothing that embodies the themes of life, growth, and resilience, inspired by the four-leaf clover. By creating garments that are detachable, reusable, and adaptable, I aim to promote a zero-waste, circular economy within the fashion industry. Each modular piece reflects a commitment to sustainability, versatility, and the natural cycles of renewal.
Tools & Material¶
- Laser cutter
- Fake leather
- Rasor blade
DESIGN¶
I developed my four-leaf fashion pattern by utilizing AI to generate and refine the design, drawing inspiration from reference images collected online.
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lASER CUTING OF THE DESIGN¶
I began by importing my design file into the Thunder Laser software, ensuring it was in a compatible vector format such as DXF. I then scaled and positioned the design appropriately for the material size, set the cutting and engraving parameters including power, speed, and frequency for various lines, and verified that the paths were continuous and correctly layered. Finally, I conducted a simulation preview to confirm accuracy before initiating the job on the laser cutter.
Final project¶
Fabrication files¶
: File: 2d modelling of partener : File: Laser cut sheets