Value Enhancement of Second-Hand Clothing through Deconstruction Concept

Abstract

This research aimed to develop design approaches for second-hand clothing using the Deconstruction concept to enhance value and sustainability in the fashion industry.

The findings on value enhancement of second-hand clothing through Deconstruction revealed that this concept, when applied to fashion design, involves dismantling garment structures and reconstructing them with new design perspectives. This process enables the creation of new wearable pieces through various techniques, representing a unique art form that reflects the artist's identity through fabric manipulation, ultimately transforming into valuable wearable art. Analysis of five fashion brands implementing Deconstruction concepts - COMME des GARÇONS, Yohji Yamamoto, Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood, Dry Clean Only, and La Rocca - revealed shared production approaches incorporating deconstruction, patchwork, and upcycling concepts. The researcher synthesized these concepts through a moodboard and created a collection of six outfits using second-hand denim. These designs were evaluated by five textile and clothing experts, comprising three tailoring specialists and two design experts. All six outfits received positive evaluations, confirming their production viability. The garment production process consisted of seven steps: 1) pattern drafting, 2) second-hand denim selection, 3) cleaning and drying, 4) cutting and pattern placement, 5) sewing, 6) model fitting, and 7) photography.