Trash Couture
The manifesto:
I believe in the transformative power of creativity and I think it´s important to redefine "trash" and celebrate the unexpected beauty hidden within discarded towels.
Trash Couture is the name of my new line where I bring new life into forgotten textiles.
With a focus on sustainability, a colorful/maximalist style , I´m taking old towels and turning them into one-of-a-kind fashion piecen. Each piece is carefully pattern cut, sewn and finished by me, ensuring that every item I create is truly special.
Trash Couture isn't just about creating fashion, it's about fostering a conscious approach to consumption. It's about challenging the perception of waste and embracing the potential for a second life.
It's about proving that style and sustainability can coexist, and that true luxury lies in creativity, resourcefulness, and a commitment to a more responsible future.
Explore my Trash Couture line and discover the beauty born from what others might discard. Let's redefine "trash" together, one garment at a time.
Inês Silva
About me
Hi, I'm Inês. and here a little bit of my story.
I am portuguese artist, born 1986 in Caldas da Rainha Portugal.
I studied audiovisual media at ESAD.CR in Portugal and completed
bachelor's degree in 2008.
Soon I realized I had a keen interest in costume design. Whilst it was fun and I learned a lot from the film business experience, I realised it didn't fulfill me completely.
Slowly I moved away from Film to work as a freelance costume designer.
In search for my passion, I realised what I really enjoyed was to create my own clothes. I already used to sew my own clothes, because I couldn't find an answer to my personal taste in conventional shops.
My style has always revolved around fun, color bomb, comfortable and unique and above all it had to be sustainable.
After many travels and having lived in different countries, fate made me come to Austria, Linz, where I now call it home and where I live since 2013.
I was already living in Austria, where in 2018, I decided to take a step forward and launched my own brand.