*Just a heads-up, you will see a lot of questions in the following paragraphs, questions that I wish to find answers for in the coming months.*
First thing first, I hate bad quality clothing, not acceptable for someone (me) who practices sewing and pattern making day and night. Also, it's bad for the environment, as we all know. But, I think durable fashion will never be a sustainability solution if we don't stop producing. I never understand how some designers encourage people to buy less and still produce 80 looks every season.. (Opps, not to point names here) And to be honest, there are probably no more than 5 garments in my wardrobe that I can promise I will wear them for more than 10 years. I want some nice new things every now and then.
I came across the work by [Scarlett Yang](https://www.scarletty.com/about) and felt really inspired.
She designed a glass-like bio material using algae extract and silk cocoon protein and can decompose in water within 24 hours. You can read an article about her work [here](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/08/28/scarlett-yang-biomaterial-dress-central-saint-martins-fashion-design/)
What if sustainable fashion doesn't have to be durable?
After studying fashion for 5 years at a fashion school, I no longer look for inspiration from movies like The Devil Wears Prada. Last year, as I was trying to make my first ever bio materials, I realized the process was just like cooking. It reminded me of a documentary I watched about the so-called world's best restaurant Noma.
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I am really interested about the philosophy behind fine dining experience. It's high quality, expansive, and only lasts for 2 hours. Would the same logic work in the fashion industry, that garments have an expire date just like food?
