Designer Saskia Leanarts explores the inherent function (or dysfunctionality) of a tool, in order to achieve results very much contrary to its intended purpose. A concept rooted in ingenuity and the ability to think outside traditional boundaries (and baggage), Leanarts latest collection employs decommissioned military garb to subvert and surpass typical associations.

Channeling the raw energy and authenticity of the city, artist Scooter LaForge not only captures the essence of street culture but also transforms discarded materials found in the urban sprawl into clever masterpieces, painting a picture where grit meets glamor in the heart of the concrete jungle.

Zak Parmley’s work is a bricolage of anything that’s within reach — fabric scraps, plastic, “shoddy” — refuse masterfully combined into a rich tapestry that’s anything but shoddy.

Strutting into her element with unmatched sole, meet the innovative designer who's taking 'support from the ground up' quite literally, crafting bras that kick the old norms to the curb by ingeniously repurposing discarded shoes for a truly uplifting experience.

Can the wasteful aftermath of cultures’ moments of utopia find new meaning? Amidst the pulsating rhythms and festival revelry, London based designer and free spirit Chloe Baines presents a transformative idea: what if these forsaken structures, initially crafted for fleeting euphoria, could be resurrected into a vibrant tapestry of sustainable fashion?

At the core of Seks 5th Avenue lies a gritty homage to the Big Apple, a virtuous collaboration between MC and producer F. Virtue, and designer Abel Ljoka that boldly subverts and infuses big industry with a filthy twist.

Defying (or combining) conventional labels, Duran Lantink embraces ambiguity, brazenly transitioning from being labeled as designer to stylist to artist, upcycler, all while moving to the rebellious pounding of their own artistic heartbeat.

In this neo space age where plutocrats are planning their exits from earth, San Kim explores the space between trash and treasure, using the wealth of waste here on this planet to craft pret-a-porter for Pluto and beyond.

Dip into the delectable world of Emma Zack, founder of Berriez, where fashion takes on a sumptuous new flavor. Celebrating the beauty of curves and sustainability, Berriez unveils a bespoke collection, specially whipped up for the plus-size woman, blending style and sustainability in a tasteful duet of style and power.

Recent Parsons graduate and upcycling sensation Natalie Brown mashes together vintage band tees and equally ubiquitous puffer jackets to create something wholly new.

Katy Mason takes a step beyond her acclaimed upcycled jewelry, weaving both accidental and deliberately maimed objects into an intricate web of newfangled womenswear.  Her designs bring forth new meaning to the word broken - creating desire in the disposed.

In an age where craftsmanship in fast fashion is non-existent, Aporeei goes backwards to move forwards, reverse engineering rare pieces found at flea markets and charity shops into things wholly new.