Meet the Resourceful New Talents Placing a Premium on Upcycling

Patrick McDowell

“Just because you use fabric that someone else has thrown away, it doesn’t mean you can do shit designs,” McDowell has said. Indeed, the recent Central Saint Martins grad’s sporty, directional looks crafted from discarded textiles (some donated by Burberry) have excited the industry and attracted fans like M.I.A. and Rita Ora. Sustainability started early for the fashion darling: At 13, he made a satchel from an old pair of jeans.

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