Bio

Zari Qanei is a Finalist of the Redress Design Award 2024. She holds a BA in Fashion Design from Al-zahra University of Tehran, Iran.

“Sustainability can be achieved not only in a garment or in one collection, but as part of people's culture, especially in my country Iran, which has a rich history in clothing.” – Zari Qanei

redress Design Award Collection

Zari’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘The Mystery of Wilderness’, reflects on nature’s dominance over humanity and explores clothing as a response to the brightness of the sun and stars. The collection upcycles textile waste such as a traditional southern Iranian scarf with Khos embroidery, velvet tablecloth, and old lace curtain. For trims, sequins are cut from compact discs, and a collar is decorated with coins sewn by velvet waste straps. The looks are designed for longevity with a basic and practical style for everyday wear, and button loops make for easy repair when needed.

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