MDes Fashion & Textiles School of Design
Liwei Chong
Eco- Entwined Vitality
Upcycling gender inclusive
This project repurposes discarded climbing ropes, wedding bunting, and 3mm recycled cords—using fringing and macramé techniques to transform waste into wearables.
By challenging traditional perceptions of material value in fashion, I seek to demonstrate that overlooked materials can be revitalised through manual craftsmanship
Though often seen as purely functional, rope holds remarkable strength, flexibility, and structural potential. By unravelling it, weaving, knotting, and knitting it, I craft garments that merge sculptural form with dynamic tension and suspended decorative elements.
With a focus on visual impact and recyclability, this work embodies a circular design philosophy, pushing toward a more sustainable future in fashion.
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Eco- Entwined Vitality
Upcycling gender inclusive
This project repurposes discarded climbing ropes, wedding bunting, and 3mm recycled cords—using fringing and macramé techniques to transform waste into wearables.
By challenging traditional perceptions of material value in fashion, I seek to demonstrate that overlooked materials can be revitalised through manual craftsmanship
Though often seen as purely functional, rope holds remarkable strength, flexibility, and structural potential. By unravelling it, weaving, knotting, and knitting it, I craft garments that merge sculptural form with dynamic tension and suspended decorative elements.
With a focus on visual impact and recyclability, this work embodies a circular design philosophy, pushing toward a more sustainable future in fashion.
