OUND (Paula Delgado) - URUGUAY
“This is a project about nature - about undyed wool, colours crafted from food waste and plants, antique fabrics repurposed, and every detail made with care for the planet and the people.”
ound is an investigative project by designer Paula Delgado that specialises in naturally dyed silk dresses, undyed woollen pullovers and cardigans and repurposed antique bed linen turned into clothing. From 2015 to 2017, she spent several months in rural Scotland and Argentina, learning about wool production, weaving and knitting, and teaching herself the art of botanical dye. Paula is inspired by the philosophy of permaculture, a holistic design system for creating harmonious relations between humans, plants, animals, and the Earth, which she translates into a contemporary aesthetic rooted in simplicity and humble luxury.
Through her background as a high-level fashion designer for two leading global fast fashion corporations, she gained a profound awareness of the harmful nature of an industry that is based on high-speed turnover, overproduction and waste. With ound, she presents an almost meditative approach and an alternative to a broken system – a thoughtful design practice that is based on an appreciation of materials and matter and evolves and matures over time.
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