“ECO-DRIFT”: THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SECONDHAND CLOTHING

Abstract

Secondhand clothing is perceived as condemned garments and materials, needless to mention that, they have become a stylistic fashion especially foreign secondhand materials among the people in Nigeria. As Libo (2019) puts it, Secondhand clothing can increase the life of textiles, through the process of reconstruction of such garments and material, which is referred to as secondary fabric treatment. The researcher re-define diverse garments, adopts secondary fabric design, and re-transforms secondhand apparel from the standpoint of upcycling design through studio methodology approach. Redesign necessitates limiting the negative effects while focusing on the beneficial contributions it may make to society. It frequently challenges the original form's rearrangement, modifies a single fabric style, exhibits new effects, and performs more distinct definitions. This paper features transformation of secondhand clothing into more environmentally friendly versions, not only to be inventive but also to protect the environment. The reconstruction secondhand clothing is an important way to combine sustainability, creativity, and social responsibility. Upcycling offers a practical way forward as the fashion industry continues to struggle with its environmental impact, enabling people and communities to make a positive impact on a more ethical and sustainable future.