Tentacles kimono
Student Name : MIREN JOSUNE IGLESIAS
Mentor Name : INMA GOMEZ
Company : AEG
Green Producer Diary
My Motivation
I was inspired by the Japanese culture and artist Yayoi Kusama. I used donated bed sheets and a bed cover because it’s essential that we learn how to reuse materials and be able to create something totally different and also usable.
My Vetrine Journey
It was a little challenge to create the bulbous volume of the bottom part of the kimono, which is the most striking feature of the garment. It was overcome by trying a few times and getting the right amount of padding material for the effect.
Sustainability Aspect | Your Actions / Explanation |
|---|---|
Environmental |
Used natural fabrics such as cotton in both the outer layer (old bed cover) and the inner layer (old bed sheets) |
Social | I don’t have my own company so I don’t employ anybody |
Financial | Very production cost, long product lifespan, used cost-efficient sustainable techniques |
A Message to Consumers
That I like Japanese culture and that you can pay tribute to something you like by making a nice thing that is also sustainable. It’s only a matter of imagination and work.
A Message to Future Learners
I would advice to be patient and stay authentic to your likes and to what inspires you. Sustainable fashion is slow by nature and you should avoid chasing trends from giants like Zara or Shein and follow your own design values and inspirations hoping that the consumer will appreciate that your commitment to sustainability is working in everybody’s benefit and that they support your effort.
Product Details
Product Name
Tentacles kimono
Reference / SKU
Kimono made with old bed sheets and bed cover
VETRINE-Kimono AEG_6
Color
Pale blue with white flowers pattern
Size
L
Weight
1.5 kg
Quantity (if multi-pack)
One
Materials Information
Composition
Cotton, padding, textile paint
% Recycled Materials
Traceable assets (materials origin IDs, fibers batches)
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
1
Location
Spain, Basque Country, San Sebastián-Donostia
2
Date
Unknown
3
Type of processes
Pattern making, cutting, sewing, painting, dyeing
Donostia-Spain
supply chain map
Tier 4Raw material
Tier 3Material processing
Tier 2Component manufacturing
Tier 1Final assembly
Environmental & Social Impact
100% of fabric comes from reused fabric + textile paint
50 hours
€1.221 minimum monthly wage in Spain
Care, Repair & Lifetime Extension
1
Care Instructions
Washable with care
2
Repair Information
Recycle locally
