Lowe Tong
Redress Design Award 2020 FINALIST
Bio
Lowe is a finalist of the Redress Design Award 2020. He graduated from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Art & Design.
“Sustainability to me is a whole lifestyle shift that we, as humans beings, are exploring at the moment and it needs a mindset change. As a fashion designer, I want to do what I can to contribute to a better future, to protect the planet that we all live on”. - Lowe Tong
redress Design Award Collection
For his Redress Design Award collection, Commemorable, Lowe is reconstructing clothing samples and secondhand clothing using zero-waste pattern cutting to make maximum use of all materials. He designs for versatility with the collection easily changed into different silhouettes based on different situations and needs, providing the wearer with multiple ways of styling while adding lightness and fun to his garments to prolong their active use.
News
REGION:
Mainland China
DESIGN TECHNIQUES:
Zero-waste, Up-cycling, Reconstruction
PRIZE CATEGORY:
Womenswear