BY SXD. FROM FABRIC TO ZERO WASTE DESIGN.
The kimono is the OG zero waste garment. One bolt of fabric. Minimum cuts. No waste.
Drawing from the original kimono concept, SXD’s first prototypes were built to unleash the power of this beautifully pure idea.
Brilliant minds and technology combined to propel the time-tested philosophy into the now and the future—
An outburst of audacious ideas ensued, giving life to inspired ingredients that have coalesced to form new shapes, new visual languages, new possibilities.
What remains is an unwavering commitment to generate zero waste and to do right by our planet’s resources.
Our work is the product of looking behind us, inside of us, and ultimately beyond us, to create something that feels familiar yet avant-garde, comforting yet daring, and uncompromisingly sustainable.
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This was the very first design I made using fabric. The fabric actually came from my bed sheet. I knew nothing about sewing then, but there was a lot that I wanted to say at 3AM. I named this piece “reverse explosion” because as someone who went through twelve different schools across three different countries before high school, I often felt like I had to contain myself from “exploding.” I’m a bit more zen now, but I really don’t want to lose those raw feelings. In fact, I want to amplify them through my work, so more people can feel 💥 (fireworks? Forever bad with analogies tho lol) 📸 by @rewildingsara and styles by @norastallworth1
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Anyone else got your Covid booster shot? Just got mine and now I just wana drink tea and nap 😵💫
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Me practicing #selflove = made #zerowaste work attire for myself 😆 got inspired watching these behind the scenes videos from couture ateliers 💗 #upcycled fabrics from @debscorp @refyndbydebs ♻️
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Love these photos of @all.about.kiska looking happy and 😎 in our @katlaforce X SXD #zerowastehoodie 🖤 also featuring zero waste tutu I made in 20min 😆
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Happy 2022 my friend! Let’s have the best year together 💚
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Created these #zerowaste dresses for a holiday order. This is me wearing the first prototype 😆 since starting SXD, I have become the wearer of our first prototypes and sometimes defects, which I kind of started to love because there are so many good stories behind them 😳 #deadstock fabric from @minervadotcom
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Fav time of the year 🖤
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Gonna be wearing my #zerowastehoodie this way from now on. @mikkohchen in our black @katlaforce X SXD hoodie 🖤 if you want one or want to make your own zero waste hoodie using our free open source pattern…Link in bio!
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Happy weekend 😌💕 I want to see sustainable designs be just as beautiful and inspiring as the most elevated brands today. Wearing the #zerowastehoodie and our zero waste #foldingskirt, standing next to my fav room at the beautiful @brooklynmuseum @dior exhibit 🖤 photo by @heidi_yeonsoo_shin 🤍
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A look into the madness before the product 😆 Nowadays, my hoodie is the most worn item in my closet. That's why I'm so excited to reimagine this essential staple as a zero waste design that anyone can live in (it also consumes a quarter less material!) This zero waste hoodie combines the superpowers of SXD in zero waste design and @katlaforce in its zero waste manufacturing philosophy to deliver an end-to-end sustainable product. And, it looks and feels wonderful 🤍🖤 product link in bio.
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Last pics of this #zerowaste outfit 💛🧡 have a great weekend!
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Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 thankful for all of you letting me do what I love doing everyday. Thankful to have the most supportive friends and family. Thankful to have my heroes as mentors and partners on this journey. Thankful to get to learn from the smartest people to make our 🌍 better, a little at a time 💛 have a lovely day! Second photo is me in our #zerowastedesign taken by @zahlias 🥰
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TBH love running the startup but I’ve been missing bringing more #zerowastedesigns to life! Finally made some time for new products and I’m excited to show you all a few exciting projects in the next weeks! This one is a fall attire featuring a cotton knit top inspired by a peanut lol as reflected in the fabric texture and pocket shape 😆 (deadstock fabric courtesy of @minervadotcom ). The dress features two layers of flow using upcycled fabric from @refyndbydebs 💛
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So many firsts in the last week. First time speaking before an actual crowd since the pandemic, first time in Barcelona, first time traveling overseas by myself representing #zerowastedesign at @desigual #awesomelab ☺️Grateful for all the humans who make doing what I love even better 💚 now just need to fix that jet lag 😂
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9 of 20 in a series. A kimono and wrap dress #zerowaste combo
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One remnant @verawang organza, three #zerowastedesigns worn by badass ladies 🔥 earlier this summer, I found this beautiful organza fabric. Since then, the fabric has been used to create a lab coat for @ecoscleans VP of Innovation/my scientist hero @lifeaccordingtojenna, a cape for the most beautiful bride @praaaise (photos by @cheersbabephoto) and a jacket for the fabulous @bmsheil. Pretty amazing to see how much story and wonderful experiences can be packed into a piece of fabric that’s given a second chance🤍
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@bmsheil looking incredible in our #zerowastedesign 🤍
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I’ve been taking custom #zerowastedesign orders for several years now. It’s not the best business model, but it’s one of the best ways to learn about our customers and the different body types that we have. While our clothing usually comes in standardized sizes, our actual body might be a mix of small, medium and large…and more! I love that magical moment when someone gets a piece of clothing that truly fit them and I want to have more of those moments with all of the designs SXD touches 🙂
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Anyone else binge watched #squidgame ?it was 🤯😭 for me. Can’t get the green tracksuit out of my head, so of course, had to design a #zerowaste version of the look
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8 of 20 in a series. Or just mood running around all week across the city in #zerowastedesigns 😆
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THANK YOU @harpersbazaarjapan for featuring @shellyxudesign as a brand re-defining the fashion ecosystem. Feeling so honored and grateful, especially when we get to share an issue with THE #queen @beyonce!! 💛 next life goal — create a #zerowastedesign showstopper for Beyoncé 😎
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Swipe for more! I’ve been extra obsessed with @zendaya ‘s fabulous styles lately. Started wondering if her outfits can be made in #zerowaste ways if we just placed the seams differently (see white lines) and cut the fabrics in some new ways (see next image). Should I try it with fabric 😳?
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Happy September! It is now officially the perfect weather for our last batch of #zerowaste jackets, made in collaboration with climate refugees from Bangladesh. Thank you everyone who became our first supporters. Thank you @harpersbazaarjapan @wwd and @instyle for featuring this work 💙 get your jacket today 😘
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7 of 20 in a series. This September weather is making me want to make the first #zerowaste hat 🍊
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