From Waste to Wardrobe: Awareness Occasion Wear Collection Crafted from Recycled Plastics, Fabric Scraps, and Leftover Materials inspired by Goddess Gala

Abstract

Plastic and textile waste from the fashion industry are major contributors to environmental pollution, affecting ecosystems and communities worldwide. Addressing this urgent issue, this paper presents “From waist to wardrobe: a sustainable awareness occasional wear fashion collection” created from recycled plastics, fabric scraps, and leftover threads that would otherwise contribute to the growing waste problem. Inspired by Goddess Gaia, the Greek mythological “Mother Earth” who embodies the living, interconnected nature of our planet, the collection narrates how human activities such as pollution, deforestation, and overconsumption endanger the Earth’s health. K-Pop style dress silhouettes are used to achieve fashion trend.By merging sustainable design with cultural influence, the fashion collection shows how fashion can transcend aesthetics to become a powerful medium for raising awareness, sparking dialogue, and driving real-world action against environmental degradation.