18/07/2026
The day I pitched in Milan
One year ago, I was shortlisted for the R|Elanᵀᴹ Circular Design Challenge 2025 R|ELAN™️ CIRCULAR DESIGN CHALLENGE at FONDAZIONE SOZZANI
A year has passed since I presented 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓼 internationally for the first time. I had the privilege of presenting the project to an inspiring jury panel consisting of Andrea Rosso Elisa Pervinca Bellini Leila Palermo Mossi Traoré Sara Sozzani Maino
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓼 explores how discarded umbrellas can be transformed into high value fashion while questioning our relationship with waste, materials, and consumption. By recovering overlooked polyester waste streams, the project reimagines what already exists through circular design, craftsmanship, and innovation.
I’m happy to announce that 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓼 continue to evolve. A new chapter, 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓼: 𝓪𝓯𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓶, expands the project beyond fashion into community-led material recovery, environmental research, and participatory design.
More to come.
All photo & video credits to the CDC team.