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SALT explores the paradox of balance\u2014essential in moderation but disruptive in excess. Filmed on an evaporated salt pan in South Africa, the collection highlights the tension between beauty and severity, addressing the necessity of clothing along with its environmental impact. The fabric for the garments is a single piece of cloth, woven from a single fiber, single yarn and single structure. The fabric design includes pull strings allowing the it to be gathered and shaped into a garment. The SALT collection includes 19 zero-waste garments, made from one industrially woven fabric. Weaving becomes a method for shaping garments, bringing textile and fashion design closer together for more sustainable design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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COLLABORATION
Marzotto Wool Manufacturers.
Film Cinematography & direction: Will Venter
Styling: Bernadine Venter
Jewellery: Helaina du Toit
Models: Lethabo Sara Khunou, Ludina Ngwenya, Katlego Gontse Masike
Makeup: Nombuso Ngcobo
Land art: Strijdom van der Merwe (Red Cloth), Helaina du Toit (Salt Cracks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADVISORS
Maarit Aakko, Maarit Salolainen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERVISOR
Maarit Salolainen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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