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(Archive) Design to Fade; Living Colour x PUMA

dyed by bacteria

This project was part of DDW 2020
Design to Fade; Living Colour x PUMA — © Ingo Foertsch

Living Colour dyes textiles with pigment-producing bacteria. The biodesign project investigates an alternative to hazardous textile dyes and a new natural aesthetic. For Design to Fade, Living Colour partnered with PUMA to design and create the world's first sportswear dyed with bacteria.

The capsule collection - designed for PUMA's annual biodesign exhibition during Milan Design Week - consists of six pieces of clothing, four pairs of shoes and socks. Although the project has not yet reached a commercial stage, it is an important step in

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Design to Fade; Living Colour x PUMA — © Ingo Foertsch

Design to Fade; Living Colour x PUMA — © Ingo Foertsch