Preciosa is delighted to announce its collaboration with Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, to breathe new life into thousands of deadstock crystals. This innovative alliance reflects Preciosa's commitment to sustainability and supporting the next generation of fashion designers.
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design students of Central Saint Martins working with crystals
Alina Ispas, BA Fashion Knit, CSM
design students of Central Saint Martins working with crystals
Design by Harry Jenkins, BA Fashion Design and Marketing, CSM
In May, more than 170 BA Fashion students showcased their graduate collections, marking the culmination of weeks of hard work and creativity. These collections featured an array of techniques, including hotfixing, gluing, sewing, and, in one remarkable instance, growing deadstock Preciosa crystals onto garments. This collaboration underscores Preciosa's dedication to fostering innovative design while promoting sustainable practices in the fashion industry. By repurposing deadstock crystals, Preciosa and Central Saint Martins are setting a shining example of how creativity and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Central Saint Martins university fashion show with crystals
Designed by Cherie Chun, BA Fashion Print
crystals on man's collar
Designed by Huguette Tchiapi, BA Fashion Menswear
Central Saint Martins university fashion student working with crystals
Student Maaha Panjwani working with REnventory crystals
Central Saint Martins university fashion student working with crystals
It has been an immense honor and pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Preciosa. It is so wonderful to see the team uplifting and encouraging emerging designers to fulfill their dream collection exactly the way we envisioned them.
Alina Ispas
BA Fashion Knit student

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