From Waste to Design: Domus Academy at Fashion Beyond Waste
Students from Domus Academy’s Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design took part in Fashion Beyond Waste, an event celebrating circular fashion and creative reuse, held from October 27 to 29, 2026, at Fondazione Sozzani in Milan. In collaboration with ID.EIGHT and ZEROW, students joined an upcycling workshop, giving sneakers a new lease of life through reclaimed fabrics and exploring fresh approaches to sustainable design.
Students from Domus Academy’s Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design took part in Fashion Beyond Waste, an event celebrating circular fashion and creative reuse, held from October 27 to 29, 2026, at Fondazione Sozzani in Milan. In collaboration with ID.EIGHT and ZEROW, students joined an upcycling workshop, giving sneakers a new lease of life through reclaimed fabrics and exploring fresh approaches to sustainable design.
Fashion Beyond Waste: rethinking the future of Fashion
Organised by ZEROW, Fashion Beyond Waste explores how circular economy principles can reshape the fashion industry, bringing together material reuse, creative experimentation, and sustainable innovation.
The event brought together independent brands, designers, and industry professionals to explore how unused materials and imperfect products can be transformed into valuable new creations through design.
Giving sneakers a second life with ID.EIGHT
On October 28, Domus Academy students took part in a hands-on workshop led by ID.EIGHT, a Florence-based brand known for its sustainable sneakers made from recycled and alternative materials.
Working with slightly imperfect sneakers and reclaimed fabrics provided by ZEROW, students developed creative concepts to reimagine and customise each pair, turning imperfections into opportunities for unique designs. Guided by ID.EIGHT co-founders Dong Seon Lee and Giuliana Borzillo, students explored the creative process from concept development to hands-on experimentation, discovering how upcycling can bring new value to existing products.
The workshop offered a practical insight into circular fashion, showing how creativity, innovation, and material reuse can help shape a more responsible future for the fashion industry.
FAQs - Frequently asked questions
What is Fashion Beyond Waste?
An event by ZEROW promoting circular fashion, upcycling and sustainable design.
How did Domus Academy participate?
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design students joined an upcycling workshop with ID.EIGHT and ZEROW.
What did students create during the workshop?
They reimagined imperfect sneakers using reclaimed fabrics.
What is ID.EIGHT?
A sustainable sneaker brand using recycled and alternative materials.
Why is upcycling important in fashion?
It reduces waste by giving existing materials and products new value.
