About Me
I'm Janet, a Fashion and Textiles Design graduate of the University of
I’m a resolute person who believes that no time is too late to learn. Not deterred by the circumstances surrounding me, I focus on the trophy and get to the finish line. I’m always touched by the frequent devastating news of the global impact of natural disasters, especially in Nigeria where poverty is a norm. I decided to use fashion to make a difference.
As a fashion designer, I am aware of the magnitude of the environmental pollution caused by the fashion industry. I decided to innovatively embrace sustainable fashion, by upcycling conventional and unconventional fashion waste that would have ended up in landfill, knowing that every little act of kindness to humanity and the environment can save a life.
INSPIRATION
One-of-a-kind upcycled collection challenging the conventional fashion system.
The inspiration for the Waste to Wealth collection was born out of kindness for humanity and the planet. Due to end-of-life textiles not being managed properly in some countries. The need to enlighten people on the importance and benefits of repurposing discarded fashion and plastic materials became paramount and urgent to me. This collection will make people aware of the hidden treasure in waste.
Plastics are known for their durability and longevity. As a result of not being biodegradable, they are often disposed of by incineration and dumping in landfills in Nigeria. This contributes highly to environmental pollution which have caused the increase in reoccurring natural disasters, especially in Nigeria. The driving force of my collection was kindness to the environment and to people. The essence of recycling and upcycling fashion and plastic waste was to make my collection impact the environment
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Waste to Wealth MoodBoard
Jumpsuit
Cowl Dress
Collection Line Up
Upcycling
Silhouette
Textile Development
Collection Fabrics
Detailing
Development and construction of Jumpsuit
Images of Look 2
Images of Waste to Wealth Collection
Collection Statement
Motherland Moodboard
Motherland Technical Flats
Motherland Final Line Up
Peace and Love Moodboard
Peace Love Technical Flat
Peace and Love Line Up
DETAIL
The production of aesthetic collection, created with conventional and unconventional fashion waste.
As the concept of my collection implies, using waste materials was the only option for the production of my garments. To integrate Nigeria into my collection, I incorporated into my work a diamond shape from an old fishing net which was one of my primary research images and linked it to Akwete fabric, a traditional Nigerian Ibo fabric. Diamond shape was very prominent and significant in my collection just like it is on most Akwete fabrics. It featured in all the six looks of my collection. It was used as patterns on all my eco-friendly prints. A plastic sack was innovatively and aesthetically used in the production of my three looks. My cowl dress was embellished with diamond shape plastic appliques, designed with digital and free hand embroidery machines. It geometrically structured the centre front of my corset and created a unique diamond shape. Lastly, It was used to create a 720o circle for my peplum skirt, it structured and frilled so well and created eight tunnel-like shapes on the skirt.
A little act of kindness can save a life.
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