지역적 지속가능성의 실천으로서의 업사이클링 패션디자인 개발 - 동대문구 창신동을 중심으로

• Published in: The Research Journal of the Costume Culture Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 140 - 156
• Main Authors: 임은혁, Eunhyuk Yim, 김현정, Hyun Jung Kim, 범서희, Seo Hee Beom
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 복식문화학회 30.04.2018
• Subjects: Changshin-dong(창신동); regional sustainability(지역적 지속가능성); upcycling(업사이클링); zero-waste fashion design(제로웨이스트 패션디자인)
• ISSN: 1226-0401; 2383-6334

The purpose of this study is to review and establish the three concepts of upcycling, zero-waste fashion design, and regional sustainability through a review of domestic and international case studies. Furthermore, it will provide the theoretical basis for using upcycling as a regional sustainability practice to create zero-waste fashion design. To conduct an empirical study, we systematized the stages of the survey on waste resources in Changsin-dong, the sourcing and utilization of waste resources, the design-planning stage, and the co-production with pattern and sewing masters as a suggested practice for regional sustainability. Through this study, we propose the possibility of regional sustainability by developing and sharing the method of zerowaste fashion design. The conclusion of the study as follows: First, upcycling fashion designs can be extended to a regional sustainability practice by taking the characteristics of social design into account. Second, by providing a design development process and methodology suitable for regional sustainability application, it is helpful to revitalize regional upcycling fashion brands and communities by providing data for upcycled fashion branding. Third, as part of the revitalization project for the Changshin and Soongin areas that started in 2014, using the region’s economic, cultural, and environmental characteristics to make and sell high-value, upcycled fashion products will contribute to social and economic achievements and aid in solving regional problems.