Daniel Silverstain

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Daniel Silverstain Sustainability Actions

Zero-waste design approach

Sustainability is at the forefront of each piece with the motivation of having zero waste. Daniel has set his mind on limiting this result in fashion. Traditional design methods are linear and often wasteful, so I had to reimagine the whole process. Zero-waste design is like putting together a puzzle—every scrap of fabric has a purpose.

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Used rescued and recycled fabrics

Zero Waste Daniel has come to be synonymous with the next generation of fashion designers seeking to shrink the environmental impact of the industry. Known for his streetwear made from rescued and recycled fabrics, the brand developed a clothing line celebrating DSNY made from deadstock Sanitation materials and other up-cycled fabrics.

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Reduced fabric waste

I started digging into the environmental impacts of fashion, and one of the most shocking facts I discovered was that about 20-30% of fabric is wasted during the production of garments. This waste typically goes straight to the landfill, which is just unacceptable to me. The scale of the problem really motivated me to act and find ways to reduce and reuse every possible scrap.

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Promoted longer wear

A small act that can have a big impact is simply wearing what you already own for longer. The fashion industry moves at a fast pace, but slowing down and making thoughtful decisions about your wardrobe can change everything. You can also look for ways to upcycle or repurpose items instead of throwing them away—give them a new life.

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Supported Sanitation Foundation

We first partnered with Zero Waste Daniel as part of his New York Fashion Week 2019 collection, ZWDSNY. Together we developed a clothing line celebrating DSNY made from deadstock Sanitation materials and other up-cycled fabrics. Daniel even took it a step further, flexing his comedy muscles during his NYFW exhibition with a stand-up show benefitting the Sanitation Foundation.

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