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As we experience Earth Day 2022, it would be perplexing to not reflect upon the ever-growing impact of fashion on our planet. Avant garde styles remain revered amongst the fashion greats, and are often applauded on the red carpet and dominate the world of entertainment. 

With the social push towards sustainability in fashion, it makes us question where these extravagant designs go once off camera. Independent visual artist and menswear designer, Kit Wan, partnered with Apple Hong Kong for Earth Day, produced a campaign aimed at promoting upcycling. The custom upcycling project utilizes and repurposes already worn celebrity costume designs to construct dynamic fashion pieces that uphold high fashion standards accompanied by the framework of sustainability.  

In essence, Earth Day is an annual reminder that while the glitz and glam or entertainment appeals to the eye, it is pertinent to address mass production and garment waste. In acknowledging and supporting the works of brands like Kit Wan Studios, we are making the first step in advocating that upcycling does indeed have a place in high fashion.

Photographed by Simon C.