Art Meets Fashion Meets Art: The Intriguing Journey of Andy Dixon’s Meta-Creative Odyssey
Andy Dixon, a maverick in the art world, has orchestrated a unique symphony of creativity that transcends traditional boundaries. His journey, intertwined with luxury home decor and clothing designers like Versace, not only redefines the relationship between art and fashion but propels his meta style into a cultural phenomenon that is reshaping pop culture.…
Preserving Tradition: Supporting Traditional Textile Makers Without Westernization
In the rich tapestry of global cultures, traditional textiles stand as vibrant threads weaving stories of heritage, identity, and craftsmanship. The challenge emerges when the need for modernization intersects with the desire to preserve the uniqueness of these traditional forms. How do we support traditional textile makers without unintentionally imposing a Westernized lens on…
Fast Fashion and the Textile Dilemma
A Deeper Look at Perception In a world dominated by fast fashion, the relentless pursuit of the ‘new’ not only desensitizes us to the artistry within each garment but also alters our perception of textiles as a craft steeped in tradition and skill. This disposability extends beyond the clothes themselves, seeping into our collective…
Weaving a Sustainable Future: Nurturing Textile Innovation in Design Education
In the dynamic intersection of academia, entrepreneurship, and sustainable design, my journey unfolds as an advocate for textile sustainability. From my roots in founding a clothing company over two decades ago to my current roles as an educator, the thread of sustainable textiles has woven its way through my professional tapestry. My first experience teaching…
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Did you know it takes about 2,700 litres of water to grow enough water for one t-shirt? Or that in North America we throw away 10 million tons of clothing every year! If these numbers don’t shock you they should. It is up to each one of us to challenge ourselves to be the solution. From the time I was very young I was always interested in making things, especially fabric things. As I got older I realized that my making had a direct impact on the planet. And moreover what I didn’t make often had a larger footprint too. Now in my second decade as a professional clothing designer and entrepreneur I am exploring the roots of the cause and how to make a difference with our choices, our work and our experiences.
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Stephanie Ostler 