What is upcycling?
In essence, the upcycling is the process of transforming discarded materials into new products. Itโs an approach that challenges the traditional โthrow awayโ mentality and encourages creative reuse.
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It is about applying a new use to materials considered โwasteโ and expanding the life cycle of that material that would be considered disposable.
O upcycling offers significant benefits to the environment and ourselves. By transforming waste into new products, we reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and minimize the extraction of natural resources. Furthermore, the upcycling stimulates creativity and promotes environmental awareness in our society.
Fashionable upcycling
According to United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the clothing sector is one of the most polluting in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Clothing production generates between 2% and 8% of global carbon emissions. Textile dyeing is the biggest polluter of water sources in the world.
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O upcycling also found its place in the fashion industry. Designers are reinventing old clothes and discarded fabrics, creating exclusive and sustainable pieces. This movement is changing the way we consume fashion, encouraging us to value reuse and durability.
Thinking about it, the Curto News spoke with Carina Brendler, a designer specializing in party fashion upcycling, to find out more about how the process of creating sustainable fashion works and whether it is already winning the hearts of Brazilians.
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How does upcycling in fashion work? What benefits does it bring?
Carina lists the principles of upcycling:
- Do not use new raw materials;
- Always transform the material into something better, with more added value (monetary or sentimental); It is
- Analyze the circularity of the product.
Can any piece be made through upcycling? What are your inspirations?
For the expert, any piece can be created through upcycling, because scraps and/or used pieces (or those discarded by the fashion industry) are used. These materials serve as inspiration for your creations.
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Is upcycling gaining followers around the world?
Carina says yes. A supracycling (term corresponding to 'upcycling' in Portuguese) has been adopted by brands in Brazil and around the world.
When can a look be considered sustainable?
"It has to have as little negative impact as possible and also as much positive impact as possible.โ, explains Carina.
โClothes should fit you, not you fit the clothesโ
This is the mantra of Ateliรช Carina Brendler.
The stylist explains that the proposal is that the clothes should adapt to the body of the person wearing them and not the other way around. No one should be forced to lose weight or become uncomfortable just to be able to wear the dress of their dreams. A fashion that respects all bodies and personalities.
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O upcycling It is an invitation to rethink our relationship with waste. By adopting this approach, we can transform our consumer mindset, paving the way for a more sustainable and creative future. Let's make this trend catch on? ๐
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