The belief that every product intended for disposal after use has significant consequences for the environment and society. This work delves into the ‘trash culture’ – a mindset that accepts and promotes waste and overconsumption. In the collection, I examine everything that has ‘finished its function’ and is now considered trash. The work explores the idea of redefining trash as valuable material, and through handcrafted techniques, I want to give ‘trash’ a new and glamorous life.

The work draws inspiration from the culture of consumption and overconsumption, where products have a rapid turnover in our fast-changing world. It also finds inspiration in the piles of trash, especially evident at local flea markets. Through careful craftsmanship, the collection redefines discarded materials, highlighting their luxurious potential and challenging the perceptions of value.

I repurpose various discarded materials, including deadstock and textile scraps from local businesses, as well as discarded consumer products such as bags, shoes and belt, sourced from individuals, small businesses, and flea markets. Using craft techniques such as disassembly and assembly, patchwork, and embroidery, I aim to stretch the boundaries between high and low and redefine the quality of materials and designs.