UPCYCLING PROJECT EXHIBITION

On February 2015, Frameworq launched a 2 month Upcycling Project, bringing a group of independent designers and Fashion Design students from the Art Institute of Vancouver, to explore, experiment and challenge their own assumptions around upcycling.

The purpose of the Upcycling Project was not to create a one of a kind piece, but to create a repetitive and effective method to upcycle post-consumer materials into ready to wear, contemporary garments that we can wear every day.

Designers were asked to design a mini collection and create 2-3 looks that will reflect their perception of a wearable upcycled piece.

In this exhibition we reveal for the first time the work of the designers, the challenges, constraints and final lessons learned through their upcycled creation.

MEET THE DESIGNERS - CONVERSATION

April 28 5pm -7pm

EXHIBITION - UPCYCLING PROJECT

April 28 – May 1

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WORKSHOP / IRINA MOLOHOVSKY

The purpose of this presentation is to introduce the concept of upcycling with textiles as a way to communicate the message of sustainability to multiple sectors such as consumers, retailers and designers in a positive way to drive change and the transformation to Circular Economy.

We’ll tell you all about Frameworq. The incredible lessons we learned and the conclusions we found during the 2 months of Frameworq’s Upcycling Project with 12 designers and the collaboration with the Art Institute of Vancouver when introducing upcycling to Fashion design students.

But that’s not all; we’ll conclude the presentation with hands on mini upcycling workshop and together convert used T-shirts into great and practical grocery bags (no sewing).

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April 28 @ 8pm

DISCOVER URBAN RESOURCES EVENT

In cooperation with Connex Innovations, Walas Concepts and Basic Design, Dudoc Vancouver organizes this event from April 28 to May 1 2015.

It will be all about sustainable innovations, Circular Economy and greening the city.

Students will play an active role. The workshops will have the urban context and resources will be covered in different ways (food, waste, people, money, economics, etc.)

We got amazing ideas and connections for the Urban Mining, Circular Economy and Urban Farming events.

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April 28 – May 1