A group of eleven students from the College of Fashion Design in Hallein showcases their innovative and sustainable collections in an upcoming fashion show at Salzburg Airport.
A group of eleven aspiring fashion designers from the College of Fashion Design in Hallein is in the final stages of preparing for a highly anticipated fashion show, set to take place at Terminal 2 of Salzburg Airport on May 23. These young designers are engaged in sewing, tailoring, and ironing their collections, which will be showcased to a jury and an audience of 1,200 attendees.
The fashion school, which emphasizes innovative approaches to design and sustainability, has been a bustling hub of creativity. Directed by Andrea Luckart for the past three years, the Fashion School Hallein focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that integrates design, craftsmanship, ecological considerations, and business strategies, aiming to equip students with the skills required for the textile industry.
The upcoming fashion show represents a culminating project for the students of the two-year program in Fashion Design and Sustainable Design Strategies. As they finalize their collections, the emphasis on sustainable practices and a departure from fast fashion is evident. “A challenge for us is to implement events like the fashion show. I am fascinated by the individual signatures of the students,” Luckart noted, highlighting the diverse styles and inspirations each designer brings to the event.
Among the distinctive collections, Sophia Wössner has developed outfits incorporating algae-based bioplastic, which she describes as an innovative material that not only reduces environmental impact but is also biodegradable. “Algae are rapidly renewable resources capable of binding CO2,” Wössner remarked, emphasizing the material’s ecological benefits. This complements her collection that also features denim and ‘Seacell,’ an algae-derived jersey known for its comfort.
David Aranya, another designer whose work reflects a melding of influences, draws inspiration from protective clothing used in fencing and iconic fashion elements from the 1950s. With a rich family heritage in sewing, he aims to create multifunctional outfits characterized by intelligent cutting techniques. “The diverse perspectives that open up within a short time at the fashion college provide a compact entry into the textile industry,” he remarked on the school’s impact on his design philosophy.
The collective projects of the students include an array of innovative designs: skirts crafted from upcycled materials inspired by the sculptures of Niki de Saint Phalle, dirndls made from denim adorned with Japanese embroidery, and creations produced from ‘dead stock,’ which refers to surplus fabrics that have yet to be utilized.
As the show approaches, the excitement in the Fashion School Hallein is palpable. The public presentation of these collections will take place starting at 3:30 PM at Salzburg Airport, marking a significant milestone in the students’ educational journeys and a showcase of their creative visions.
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