The Zalea Artwear Aṣọ Ìgbáradì Ọwọ́ láti ọwọ́ Laili Lau

The Zalea Artwear Aṣọ Ìgbáradì Ọwọ́ láti ọwọ́ Laili Lau jẹ́ aṣẹ́gun olókìkí púpọ̀ ti 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ìdíje Àpẹẹrẹ Àṣà Ìmúra, Aṣọ àti Ẹ̀wù.

IrinÀṣà Ìmúra· 2025

The Zalea Artwear Aṣọ Ìgbáradì Ọwọ́

látọ̀wọ́ Laili Lau

Oníbàárà: Laili Lau

Aṣẹ́gun Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Àṣà Ìmúra

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Àpẹrẹ Náà

Nípa The Zalea Artwear Aṣọ Ìgbáradì Ọwọ́

Zalea Artwear jẹ́ aṣọ ìgbáradì ọwọ́ tí a ṣe láti inú àwọn àkísà aṣọ àti ohun èlò aṣọ tí a tún lò. Àjẹkù aṣọ kọ̀ọ̀kan ni a yàn tí a sì fi ọwọ́ rán, tí ó sì ń dá àwọn ìpele oríṣiríṣi. Àwòrí gbígbòòrò àti àwọn ọ̀já aṣọ tí ń rọ̀ sílẹ̀ ní ọ̀nà kan sí òmíràn fún jaketi náà ní ìwọ̀nba iṣẹ́ ọnà ère. A lò òwú, ẹgbọ̀n-àgùntàn àti sáàtì tí a tún lò, àwọn apá aṣọ tí ó tú sílẹ̀ sì mú kí ó rọrùn láti fi ṣe ìlẹ̀mọ́ pẹ̀lú aṣọ mìíràn. Jaketi náà ní gígùn 80 sm àti ìbú 60 sm ní àyíká àyà. Ìlànà ọwọ́ tí ń lọ díẹ̀díẹ̀ yìí ń fi iye lélẹ̀ fún iṣẹ́ ọnà ju iṣelọpọ púpọ̀ lọ, ó sì ń dín àṣejù nínú egbin aṣọ kù.

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Nípa Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

The Zalea Artwear Aṣọ Ìgbáradì Ọwọ́ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé The Zalea Artwear Aṣọ Ìgbáradì Ọwọ́ yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún The Zalea Artwear Aṣọ Ìgbáradì Ọwọ́ nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

Lẹ́yìn Àpẹrẹ Náà

Àkójọ Ìròyìn

Àwọn ẹ̀tọ́, àwọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ́ àti àlàyé ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ tí olùṣàpẹrẹ pèsè.

Àwọn Ohun Àkànṣe: The Zalea jacket is a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece made from fabric scarves and discarded materials. Each scrap is thoughtfully selected and sewn, creating rich textures that tell a story of sustainable creativity. The oversized silhouette and cascading fabric strips give it a sculptural quality. It blends fashion with eco-conscious design, serving as both a garment and a statement against mass production, reflecting a deep respect for the environment.
Ìwọ̀n àti Àpò: Dimensions: 80 cm (length) x 60 cm (chest width). Loose sleeves, 55 cm long. Weight: approx. 1.5 kg. Materials: Upcycled cotton, wool, and silk, providing durability and a soft touch. Care: Dry clean or gentle hand-wash only, due to the delicate, hand-sewn structure. Each jacket’s unique textures and volumes stem from thoughtfully selected fabric scraps
Àwọn Àkọlé: Upcycled Fashion, Artwear, Handmade Jacket, Sustainable Design, Slow Fashion, Textile Art, Eco-Conscious, Unique Apparel, Recycled Materials
Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Ìṣelọ́pọ̀: Constructed using hand-sewn techniques, the Zalea jacket is made entirely from donated and recycled fabric scraps. Each piece is manually assembled, a slow-fashion process that values craftsmanship over mass production. This sustainable approach merges discarded scarves and textiles into a cohesive, one-of-a-kind piece, embodying a dedication to eco-conscious design.
Ìpèníjà Àpèsè: Creating the Zalea jacket as a one-of-a-kind, wearable art piece involved overcoming challenges related to sourcing sustainable materials and developing a meticulous, labor-intensive process. This jacket was crafted as a desirable art piece to wear, made by hand with great care. The scarcity of suitable recycled fabrics and the slow, manual techniques added complexity, requiring creativity, resilience, and dedication. Driven by social and environmental awareness, every stitch honors the materials’ histories, reflecting a shift away from mass production and placing value on craftsmanship and intentional creation.
Ìwádìí: The Zalea jacket draws inspiration from the azalea flower's delicate yet resilient nature and the protective garment concept. The name "Zalea" reflects the beauty and strength found in nature. At the same time, the jacket itself is designed to act as a modern-day cape—offering both physical comfort and a symbolic sense of protection and empowerment. Using upcycled materials, the jacket becomes a shield against waste and represents sustainable creativity, giving the wearer a feeling of strength and connection to the earth.
Ìmísí: The Zalea jacket emerged from a soulful, spontaneous process, hand-sewn from fabric remnants collected over four years. In late 2022, I began creating without a set design, focusing on textures and movement. The process became a cathartic, anxiety-relieving practice that reconnected me with my craft. Using donated, recycled, and salvaged fabrics, the jacket honors the materials' histories while representing a fresh and mindful approach to sustainable fashion.
Àkókò Iṣẹ́ Àkànṣe: The Zalea jacket was created over approximately four and a half months, at a slow and mindful pace. The process took place in my studio in Brooklyn, NYC, where I enjoyed carefully hand-sewing the fabric scraps, allowing the design to evolve organically. This leisurely approach allowed for deeper creativity and connection with the materials, creating a truly unique and thoughtful piece.
Ìlànà Ìṣiṣẹ́: The Zalea jacket is a fluid, wearable art piece designed for both comfort and statement-making. Each fabric scrap is meticulously sewn, creating a textured, cascading effect. Its oversized silhouette invites layering, while its eco-conscious design and construction emphasize sustainability, encouraging the wearer to appreciate the garment's unique story and craftsmanship.
Àwọn Ìwé-ẹ̀rí Ohun-Ìmọ̀: Im in the process of my trademark USPTO Filing Fee per Federal US Patent and Trademark filing
Ìfọwọ́sí Àwòrán: Photo: Anibal Mestre Wong
Model: Valeria Usganda
Production: Manaure Penalver