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Ethical and Sustainable Fashion (DST63904)

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Content Task 01 Task 02 Task 03 Task 01 This semester marks the beginning of Ethical and Sustainable Fashion , and on the first day of class, we were briefed on the module information booklet and assignment brief. The project focuses on exploring global issues aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and developing a design concept that addresses one of these issues through a fashion-related product. We were tasked with researching global issues connected to the SDGs and preparing a PowerPoint proposal for Assignment 1 , which required us to design a laptop sleeve . Initially, I considered two topics: Discarded fishing nets Bank cards and gift cards After consulting with my lecturer, I decided to focus on discarded fishing nets , also known as ghost gear . I began by researching what ghost gear is, the types of synthetic ropes used in fishing, and how they contribute to microplastic pollution . I also explored which SDG goals align with my topic, particularly SDG 1...

Fashion Project 2 (DST64404)

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Contents Task 01 Task 02 Task 03 Task 01 The first day of Fashion Project 2 marked the beginning of Semester 3. During this class, we were briefed on the module information booklet and the assignment brief, which gave us a clear overview of what to expect throughout the semester. The project immediately felt exciting yet challenging, as it involved a real-world-inspired collaboration between Taylor’s University and Converse . For Task 01 , we were required to create two fashion looks inspired by American style , based on any American era of our choice. The looks had to reflect Converse’s identity while also showing our personal design perspective. I began the task by conducting brief research on Converse as a brand and exploring different American fashion eras . Initially, I considered a basketball jersey–inspired theme , as it is strongly associated with American sports culture and Converse. However, after experimenting with ideas, I realised that I was unable to develop strong or...