In World 7, the utilty clothing scheme was introduced in WWII and continued and developed on to 2021. This magazine cover features the release of a new jacket that follows the government mandated guidelines. The jacket design is simple using less pattern pieces and only four buttons with a singular pocket to represent the unity as a representation of the general attitude developed by the people following the scheme. One of the regulations is that fabric has to be recycled; this garment is made from recycled cotton. The colour palette is produced by natural dyeing as the clothing scheme was designed to protect the enviroment and resources thus making it a far more sustainable garment.
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