A project focussing on sustainability and upcycling, turning bowling shoes into clothes; starting off as Lucky Strike and developing into Spin-to-Win over time.
‘Spin-to-Win’ is a six look collection, inspired by retro bowling and arcade games. The aim of the project is to upcycle disused bowling sh
oes, to prevent them from ending up in landfill. They will be sourced, washed using eco-soaps, deconstructed and then the leather parts will be engineered into a range of garments, while the soles will be sent to a recycling plant. The velcro shoe straps will be used as the main design features/garment fastenings and the rest of the clothing will be constructed using leather scraps from GHleathers, who only use skins that are a by product of the meat industry. This project captures the nostalgia of vintage bowling alleys and the playfulness of arcades, while working towards an environmentally friendly fashion future and contemporary trends in 2023.
Womenswear, Ethical Fashion Initiative, Women's, Pattern cutting
Leather
