As a key contributor to climate change, the apparel industry has soon come to the realization that sustainability is not just a buzzword, but rather an obligation. With the next generation of apparel designers taking center stage, it’s the driven individuals leading the way forward by bringing new, innovative methods to the forefront of apparel design.
We recently caught up with Logan McCage, Keith-Patrick, Haz Sam, and Betsan Evans, to learn more about how apparel designers of today are approaching the environmental challenge of waste.
From starting off as a hobby to becoming an essential part of her day-to-day life, 3D enabled Betsan Evans , 3D Product Designer at Scotch & Soda, to shift her mindset from traditional to digital design methods. For Betsan having an eco-conscious influence on the larger community will ultimately change the way that apparel organizations work from sustainable fabric utilization to reducing the number of samples per season
With years of experience in fashion design under his belt, Keith-Patrick , Associate Designer at The North Face, a VF Company, has always had a knack for 3D design and the world of innovative fashion. When it comes to sustainability, Keith-Patrick believes that digital transformation is key to reducing textile waste while maximizing the creative exploration journey.
Logan McCage , who is currently an international Ph.D. research candidate at the University of Salford, diving into Virtualization and 3D Design for the Apparel Industry, believes that fashion isn’t just about clothes but rather about the people. As an apparel professional, Logan has utilized her design talent and eye for style to contribute to and support the industry’s digital transformation, thus creating a more sustainable, inspiring, and effective value chain.
Hazim Sammy , a Freelance 3D Designer, began working with 3D in order to craft patterns and be able to visualize the final garment without having physically produce it. 3D gave Hazim the space to unleash his creativity with endless amounts of resources at hand while at the same time being able to be more environmentally conscious.
Over the years, the fashion industry has stood at the forefront of culture, shaping trends through experimentation. Through the power of innovative technology, future generations of fashion designers are beginning to push their creative boundaries while driving sustainable initiatives. It is up to the next generation of designers to set the stage for the future of the fashion industry, and from what we can tell, it’s in good hands!