ABSTRACT
In Indonesia, national waste reaches 170 thousand tons per day, and about 5% includes cloth waste. The rapid growth of fast fashion will also increase continuous production. In this age of globalization, clothing continues to evolve to the point where it is used not only to cover the body but also as a lifestyle or a status symbol. Dresses continue to evolve in terms of design, materials, construction patterns, and the concept of gender. Kisfaludy stated that fashion is more developed in ready-to-wear clothes. As a result, clothing with new revolutionary designs is a style that easily attracts attention because feelings and thoughts are open to new and exciting ideas. This challenge can be addressed by upcycling, combining fabric manipulation skills with sewing techniques, and arranging combinations of these materials in various ways. Therefore, ready-to-wear deluxe clothing can be developed using tweed, suede, and corduroy materials. The Kamisado brand is expected to provide clothing alternatives for unisex fashion consumers while also being environmentally friendly. This qualitative study is based on observations, interviews with experts and extreme users, as well as data from literature, journals, and publications. The upcycling design concept has the potential to reduce environmental waste while also becoming an invention with a beneficial impact on fashion enthusiasts.
