The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse had a profound impact on the greater fashion industry and beyond in World 37. Leaders from around the world recognized the need for change and convened a diverse working group of experts (designers, makers, waste specialists, etc) and consumers to find a solution for some of the industry’s most pressing issues, which contributed to the factory’s collapse. They came up with a global mandate: every person on the planet – including celebrities, leaders, everyone – could only have a capsule wardrobe.
The wardrobe consists of 5 pieces of underwear (bottom), 5 pairs of socks, 5 short-sleeve or sleeveless shirts (can mix them), 5 long-sleeve shirts, 5 sweaters, 5 bottoms (skirts and/or pants), 5 pairs of shoes, 3 jackets/blazers, 2 coats, 2 scarves, 2 hats, and 2 pairs of gloves. An additional 2 piece underwear (top) allowance applies for those who want to cover their top region (ie: a bra, binder, camisole).
The capsule wardrobe is maintained by a system in which an individual can go to their local Capsule Wardrobe Store and put in an order for their item/s to either be repaired, or in the worst case scenarios, replaced. This mandate was signed into effect in 2030.
What if …
everybody had a limited, capsule wardrobe?
Issue targeted:
overproduction, mending/repair
Inspiration:
capsule collections, uniforms
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