Zalea Artwear
Iron 2025

Zalea Artwear

by Laili Lau for Laili Lau

The Zalea jacket stands as a unique wearable art piece, crafted from upcycled fabric scarves and discarded textiles. Each fabric scrap is carefully chosen and hand-sewn, forming layered textures that embody sustainable creativity. With its oversized silhouette and cascading fabric strips, the jacket adopts a sculptural quality that merges fashion with environmental consciousness. Designed to challenge mass production, the Zalea jacket invites wearers to embrace individuality and craftsmanship while honoring the beauty of reused materials.

Questions & Answers

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1

What are the length and chest width dimensions of The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket has a length of 80 cm and a chest width of 60 cm.

2

What materials are used in The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket is made from upcycled cotton, wool, and silk.

3

What is the weight of The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket weighs approximately 1.5 kg.

4

What cleaning methods are recommended for The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket should be dry cleaned or gently hand washed only.

5

What construction technique was used to assemble The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket is constructed using hand-sewn techniques.

6

What is the sleeve length of The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket has loose sleeves that are 55 cm long.

7

How long did it take to create The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket was created over approximately four and a half months.

8

Which award did The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket win in 2025?

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The Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket was awarded the Iron in A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award in 2025.

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