Swiss, Central Saint Martin's student Kévin Germanier, recently won First Prize in the Eco Chic Design Awards 2014/15, for his minimal textile waste collection.

Combining a thoughtful mix of upcycling and reconstruction design techniques, his collection skillfully marries traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

As part of his prize, he will now go on to create an upcycled capsule collection for Chinese luxury brand, Shanghai Tang.

“A fashion designer is a person who creates clothes; a good fashion designer is a person who creates beautiful clothes that sell well and are made in a conscious way.”

— Post Magazine, South China Morning Post

Learn more about what inspired Kévin's award-winning collection in his interview with Post Magazine.

The Eco Chic Design Award is organized by Hong Kong NGO Redress. Read more about the sustainable fashion design competition and the educational journey it offers to emerging designers.