Fashion designer Lilli McKenzie explores hand weaving as a unique solution to sustainable fashion. Diverging from conventional pattern making and flat loom weaving, McKenzie’s technique employs the human body as the loom. Utilising weight and tension, she manipulates the warp and weft, creating a structural design that mirrors the loom on the body. Circular cutting methods ensure the comprehensive recycling of each material, transforming discarded T-shirts and material offcuts into yarn and
re-weaving them into innovative forms.

Photographer Aaron Davis documents her previous pieces as well as her methodical approach to garment making. Believing that highlighting the work of young, forward-thinking Australian designers is essential in fostering innovation and sustainability within the fashion industry, Davis captures the intricate details of McKenzie’s creations, showcasing the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary, eco-conscious techniques. This body of work sheds light on the transformative journey that discarded materials take to become wearable art, while contributing to a broader conversation on the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and the evolving landscape of Australian fashion.