Uniformal Expressions

A research into sustainable fashion in which personality and universal pleating is combined.

Hosted by Hanne van Beers en Max Claassen

This project is now archived and was part of DDW21

This project is part of
Greater less, greater more

Uniformal Expressions is a project that is inspired by ancient techniques to customize a basic pattern to a personalised item and back. It consists out of a top and pants that will fit everyone, by using pins and a printed grid the clothing can be formed to the personality and build of the wearer.

Uniformal Expressions

Uniformal Expressions Uniformal Expressions is a project that uses techniques found in traditional Dutch clothing to adapt to the wearers preferences. It consists of a top and pants that are universal. Using pins, the clothing can be formed to the personality and build of the wearer. On the fabric a grid can be found to use as a guide. By pleating, folding, and draping the pieces, the pieces go from a universal basic pattern to a personalised garment and back. Therefore, it becomes timeless and will last longer without losing the possibility to have character, individuality, and trendiness. ‘Uniformal expressions’ is a concept developed during the project C-DUTCH (Circular-Design) Inspired by Dutch cultural heritage, initiated by the Tactical Design research group in collaboration with the Holland Open Air Museum.

By

Hanne van Beers en Max Claassen

Hosted by

ArtEZ University of the Arts
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About Hanne van Beers en Max Claassen

Uniformal Expressions is a research project on how sustainable use of fabric can be combined with personality. We have researched a new designsystem that reduces clothing and textile waste. Being able to make clothing as multifunctional as possible would reduce ones wardrobe.

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Hanne van Beers & Max Claassen