The re-innovative challenge: make a garment out of a recycled material that is not fabric.
I approached this through exploring the properties and capabilities of wood shavings discarded by students in the Industrial Design and Furniture Design departments.
Model: Esther Lu
Photographer: Matt Francis
Esther Lu walking for the RISD Apparel Collection Show 2015. The fragility of the material and effect of time and wear has transformed the dress itself.