Xiaolin Sophia Guan

“Polluted Water” uses 100% natural fiber fabrics and embellishments transformed from plastic bottles. The style combines couture with Ready-to-Wear/streetwear. Through this collection, I aim to highlight the detrimental effects of plastic waste and illegal dumping. Once pollution occurs, water can never return to its original purity. The narrative begins in my hometown, locally known as Shuixiang, the Watertown, characterised by its network of rivers and countless creeks. Years ago, due to the accumulation of plastic rubbish and illegal discharge of pollutants, the water became foul. Government intervention has since revitalised the rivers, but they no longer resemble the pristine waters of my memories.