“Upcycling has always been important to us as a source of inspiration, style, and philosophy, but especially so during the pandemic when we couldn’t find materials, so we had to take apart our closets. The amount of waste in fashion is devastating. In this global environmental crisis, we have to take steps to reduce waste in every form. It’s not a trend, the future must evolve to include more recycling and upcycling—period.” — Seks 5th Avenue is a collaboration between F. Virtue, an MC and producer, and designer Abel Ljoka. They live and work in New York and New Jersey. / @seks_5th_avenue⁠ ⁠ @maahleek wears_ jewelry_ model’s own / ‘trash dress’_ upcycled polyethylene remnants_ @seks_5th_avenue for @patriciafield artfashion_ / boots_ @newrock_ model’s own⁠ ⁠ Model_ @maahleek ⁠ Photography_ @jasonthomasgeering⁠ Styling_ @brynnheminway ⁠ Hair_ @adammarkarian ⁠ Casting_ @brynnheminway⁠ ⁠ Styling Assistant_@emilystoneyeacool⁠ Thank you_ @patriciafield @abelljoka @f_virtue @kollektiv_mgmt hookerthebooker @barbiebeach_⁠ ⁠ #displaycopy #fashionrevolution #sustainablefashion #artisanmade #vintagestyle #upcycling #savetheplanet #sustainability #sustainabledesign #slowfashion #sustainablestyle #consciousconsumer #ecofriendlyfashion #ethicalstyle #circulareconomy #sustainable #recycle #zerowaste ⁠#vintagefashion #reduce #reuse #vintage #thrifting