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Eco-Fashion and Expression of Emotion: A Minimalist 3D Beaded Draped Dress

Authors
  • Danielle Martin orcid logo (Toronto Metropolitan University)
  • Jessy Simon (Toronto Metropolitan University)
  • Brianna Antoniel (Toronto Metropolitan University)
  • Lucy Lee (Toronto Metropolitan University)
  • Serena Lestari (Toronto Metropolitan University)
  • Kyla Pham (Toronto Metropolitan Universityà)
  • Manely Ramezannia (Toronto Metropolitan University)
  • Suada Hoxha (Toronto Metropolitan University)

Abstract

This design research investigates the intersection of eco-responsibility and expression of in fashion design, offering innovative approaches to bridge these often-divergent priorities. Through the creation of a draped dress assembled without the use of a sewing machine, the study critiques industrial manufacturing practices that frequently rely on exploitative labor and long-distance production, while embracing principles of zero waste and slow fashion. Inspired by Robert Morris’s minimalist felt sculptures, silk organza was selected for its sustainable properties and ability to evoke movement and harmony. The creative process integrated 3D beading techniques, hand-assembled silk layers, and a natural dye study, resulting in a sophisticated palette and structural elegance rooted in emotional resonance. By challenging conventional garment assembly and aesthetic norms, this work contributes to the field by demonstrating how sustainability and emotion can coexist in fashion design, offering a transformative model for creative pedagogy and industry innovation.

Keywords: eco-fashion, emotion, 3D beading, draping

How to Cite:

Martin, D., Simon, J., Antoniel, B., Lee, L., Lestari, S., Pham, K., Ramezannia, M. & Hoxha, S., (2025) “Eco-Fashion and Expression of Emotion: A Minimalist 3D Beaded Draped Dress”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18800

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Published on
2025-01-18

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