Ecouterre RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: You Can Finally Buy Loomstate s Student-Designed Zero-Waste Anorak (But Hurry, Only 10 Were Made!)

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1 Ecouterre About Mission Submit a Story Shop Press Login Contact Search Womens Mens Shoes Accessories Beauty Textiles Tech Designers Reuse DIY Vegan Style RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: Loomstate, Parsons Showcase Students Zero-Waste Fashion Projects X You Can Finally Buy Loomstate s Student-Designed Zero-Waste Anorak (But Hurry, Only 10 Were Made!) by Amanda Coen, 11/16/11 Like 32 1 of 14 11/20/11 2:19 PM

2 qwsz Photos by Amanda Coen for Ecouterre When Parsons student Andria Crescioni won Loomstate s zero-waste challenge in February, she didn t just receive accolades and the approval of her peers. The recent graduate also got to see her design go into production. Her one-size-fits-all topper makes its commercial debut tonight at Rogan s Bowery store in Manhattan, but it s strictly limited edition only 10 pieces were made. If swinging by the store isn t on the cards, not to worry. Loomstate s Scott Mackinlay Hahn and Rogan Gregory snuck us in for a sneak preview. 2 of 14 11/20/11 2:19 PM

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4 NOTHING WASTED Crescioni was among the first students to enroll in Parson s inaugural course on zero-waste fashion design, presided by assistant professor Timo Rissanen with Mackinlay Hahn and Gregory as mentors. Part technique, part philosophy, zero waste aims to create clothing patterns that leave virtually no scraps behind, no small feat when roughly 15 percent of a garment s fabric winds up on the cutting-room floor. But waste reduction isn t just an environmental issue, according to Gregory. It s about efficiency, he tells Ecouterre. The name of the game is yield on raw materials. We got to see all the creativity and what the students think, Mackinlay Hahn tells Ecouterre. We [also] encouraged an idea that was marketable. While many students submitted high-concept designs, Crescioni s humble yet sophisticated anorak stood out for being the most manufacturable. We got to see all the creativity and what the students think, Mackinlay Hahn says. We [also] encouraged an idea that was marketable. Crescioni created her prototype from organic denim, but the final design comprises surplus 100 percent wool fabric from the Loomstate warehouse. Other details include dolman sleeves, a cinched waist, and adjustable pulls derived from scrap leather. Each anorak is manufactured locally in New York City, and a percentage of proceeds will go to a scholarship fund at Parsons. + Zero Waste Anorak $345 + Loomstate 4 of 14 11/20/11 2:19 PM

5 You Can Finally Buy Loomstate's Student-Designed Zero-Waste A retweet print Related Posts Loomstate, Parsons Showcase Students Zero-Waste Fashion Projects TweetShare on Tumblr Loomstate s Scott Mackinlay Hahn, winning student Andria Crescioni, and Parsons instructor Timo Rissanen Zero-waste fashion received a ringing endorsement this past fall when Parsons Justin Gignac s Waste Cubes Illustrate NY Fashion Week s Trashy Side TweetShare on Tumblr TRIMMING THE WASTE Yoxi, a media platform that discovers rock stars of social innovation, also announced the winner of its waste-reduction competition, which was Loomstate, Rogan Celebrate Earth Day with Subterranean Drum Circle TweetShare on Tumblr The basements were rocking in New York City on Wednesday in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Ecouterre joined the cool Leave a Comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Please note that gratuitous links to your site are viewed as spam and may result in removed comments. Add your comments 5 of 14 11/20/11 2:19 PM

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