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Gina Grünwald
Fashion BA Hons

Central Saint Martins UAL

Graduates: 2023

Specialisms: Sustainable Fashion/Textiles / Footwear / Accessories / Textiles - Knit

My location: London, United Kingdom

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Central Saint Martins UAL

Gina Grünwald

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First Name: Gina

Last Name: Grünwald

University / College: Central Saint Martins UAL

Course / Program: Fashion BA Hons

Graduates: 2023

Specialisms: Sustainable Fashion/Textiles / Footwear / Accessories / Textiles - Knit

My Location: London, United Kingdom

Website: Click To See Website

About

An antidote to fast fashion — Gina Grünwald is an upcoming Swiss designer and fashion design graduate from Central Saint Martins, based in London. She is the founder of zero-waste studio GINA GRNW, creating forward-thinking designs with an uncompromising ethical practice.

Waste. There is so much of it in the world. Just look around. This collection is about reviving techniques of craftswomanship through repurposing waste and reused materials. There is an oddness to it — the young generations are trying to save the world, whilst the people in power are destroying it. GLITCH tries to find beauty and freedom through limitation. The limits we all feel — whether that is about saving the planet or finding freedom in ourselves. Good clothing takes not only time but dedication, craft and research. If we want to change the way we consume, we need to change the way we see fashion. At the heart of my collection stands extensive material research, with materials from excess climbing gear, fabric scraps from Swiss printing companies, and hand-made knits. Reexploring female craftswomanship through the lens of repurposing industrial waste is the motto. The element of rock climbing – a sport that brings me balance and peace while challenging bodily and mental strength – is central and references to it are omnipresent in textile design, construction details and accessories.