If one of your 2021 resolutions was to live a more sustainable life (there’s still time to make that a goal) then you’ll want to pay close attention because we’ve found one of the coolest, chicest jewellery ranges around, and it's made entirely from recycled waste.
Aussie favourite MIMCO has been creating must-have bags and accessories since its inception in Melbourne back in 1996. But what you might not know is that while fashion is at the forefront of their designs, sustainability and the environment is equally important to them.
In celebration of the Triennial 2020 exhibition, MIMCO is releasing an exclusive limited-edition capsule collection, comprising approximately 20 one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces, which have been designed in collaboration with the uber-talented Alice Potts.
The sustainable collection has been handcrafted in Melbourne by MIMCO Senior Jewellery Designer, Sophie Begg, using upcycled stones from the MIMCO archive and a series of sustainably produced sequins created by Potts from biomaterials.
The bioplastic sequins created by Alice for the collection look and feel like plastic, but are actually crafted entirely from discarded food and plant waste. These sequins were then paired with semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and other rich beads from the MIMCO archive—resulting in beautiful, and most importantly, sustainable jewellery.
As well as producing the special collection, MIMCO is also co-commissioning a piece of work by Potts, which will feature as part of the Triennial exhibition—a set of bioplastic PPE face shields made from food waste and dyed using flowers she collected in London’s parks during the COVID–19 lockdown titled, ‘Dance Biodegradable Personal Protective Equipment (DBPPE) post COVID facemasks 2020’. We call that innovation at its finest.
The MIMCO x NGV Limited Edition Capsule Collection will be available online from January 19. Treat yourself, right here.
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