Zero Waste Life

Anyone is welcome to create garments at Yoshimura Mayu’s atelier, using discarded fabrics sourced from industry and major brands. The collaborative environment encourages participants to generate ideas they could not have conceived alone. The open‑access policy fosters experimentation and community‑driven design.

The series presents an episode centred on Yoshimura Mayu's atelier, a programme that invites anyone with an interest in fashion to step inside and take part. It's a straightforward format that showcases a shared workspace where participants can engage directly with the design process, turning the studio into a public creative hub, and invites viewers to see how the space functions as a community workshop. In this installment, the doors are open to anyone who wants to make clothing. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own ideas and work alongside others, using the facilities and guidance available at the atelier. The open‑door policy means the space is constantly buzzing with fresh perspectives and hands‑on activity, whether they're seasoned designers or complete beginners. The fabrics and trims supplied for the projects aren't fresh stock; they're reclaimed pieces discarded by the industry and major brands. By repurposing these surplus materials, the workshop not only reduces waste but also offers a diverse palette of textures and colours for participants to experiment with in their designs. These resources give each participant a unique starting point. Through this collaborative environment, creators discover concepts they wouldn't have imagined on their own. The shared effort and exchange of techniques generate ideas that exceed what any single individual might achieve, highlighting the power of collective creativity within Yoshimura Mayu's open atelier.