Deca-dance
Waste becomes fashion - mold inspired couture
In my project I challenge the material habits of the fashion industry and explore what happens when we embrace rejected materials: waste. I examine natural processes our trash undergoes—decay, mold, fungi—and reinterpret these acts of decomposition as the beginning of something new. The collection includes four outfits made through knitting, felting, and sewing; two pairs of shoes combining 3D-printed TPU with wool felt; and a jewelry series crafted from recycled PLA 3D-printing waste, gold-plated and set with gemstones. The collection consists of 70% waste and 30% low-impact new materials in.
Company/Institution
Bezalel academy
Country
Israel
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Designer(s)
Mia Newman
Maya Newman is a fashion and material-focused designer based in Israel and a graduate of Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. Her work explores the relationship between the body, material transformation, and environmental responsibility. Working with reclaimed textiles, industrial waste, and experimental 3D printing, she combines handcraft techniques with digital processes to create garments and objects that challenge conventional ideas of luxury and sustainability. Her practice is driven by material research, slow production, and a commitment to circular design thinking.