Upcycling Wedding Gowns: Development of Design, Materials and Ornaments
Upcycling Wedding Gowns: Development of Design, Materials and Ornaments
Abstract— This study aims to analyze: a) upcycling of Research on 29 designs has a high value added upcycled
bridal gowns in terms of design development, material luxury bag for the Dubai fashion market developed from pre-
uniformity, decoration and upcycling feasibility. This consumer waste produced from the manufacturing process
type of research is research exploration. Research and sewing fashion products. The design generated from the
procedures include a) problem collection, b) Gathering following research is planned to be sold as a limited exclusive
wedding gowns, c) developing wedding dresses from line on Harvey Nichols and Dubai Bloomingdale from the S /
design aspects, material harmony, decoration d) design S 2014 season. Market analysis and design models proposed
validation e) design revisions, f) realizing the product. in the current study generally apply in the development of
future trade markets (Kim, Hyun Joo. 2014).
Observations were made on 2 wedding dresses. There are
30 Observer experts in the field of fashion. Data were Developing bridal gown collections using upcycling
analyzed quantitatively descriptive, using percentages, techniques to be profitable, marketed and sustainable without
then categorized. The results of the research on one and creating waste. This research defines and analyzes fashion
two wedding gowns that are viewed from the development industry waste, sustainable methods and techniques, along
of the design are very good, the harmony of the material with addressing the impact of fast fashion waste on humans.
is very good, the decoration details are very good. Upcycling techniques are the least wasteful, because they
involve the transformation of clothing, textiles, and materials
Keywords—design development, material, ornaments, that are dumped into items of higher value or value.
upcycling, wedding gown, Researchers developed a collection of wedding dresses, by
recycling two discarded gowns and only using discarded
I. INTRODUCTION textiles. Upcycled couture, shown at the annual CSUN fashion
The wedding gown industry is one of the largest waste show in spring 2016. (Karkazian, Talene Lynn 2016).
contributor industries, in terms of usage, storage and This study aims to understand current upcycling behavior
manufacturing costs. Wedding gown designs are demanded and behavioral influencing factors to develop design
innovative and modern. The waste produced comes from interventions and policies for order development to increase
bridal clothes that are no longer used, or up to date and the rest the upcycling scale. The results of the study show provide
of the production. The prepared material has many types and insight into the latest recycling behavior. Behavioral factors
volumes. The material used is taken a little, as needed, so it that influence upcycling are demographic characteristics,
gives a lot of waste. Waste wedding dresses consist of bridal upcycling has the potential to create high attachments that lead
gowns that fail products, have poor quality, no more storage to longevity products. The survey revealed specific key
space. (Huffington Post, 2013). The high fashion waste is also behavioral factors (intentions, attitudes and subjective norms)
caused by the many shops that offer bridal or salon gowns that and potential target groups of people in art and design aged 30
get rid of their grief because they are not up to date damaged years or more) based on group differences. Fifteen (15)
/ defective and cannot be repaired. promising designs and interventions to formulate policies to
The alternative for bride dress waste is to process wedding improve upcycling. (Kyungeun, Sung. 2017).
gowns using the upcycling method. This upcycling technique Research on developing methods for craft-based recycling
was chosen to redesign discarded wedding gowns (Braungart design through literature review, interviews and practical
& McDonough, 2002). Usability for customers is to be able to research on plastic waste materials. Research shows certain
buy fashionable wedding dresses at affordable prices and factors that lead to successful upcycling designs are: (1).
(Braungart & McDonough, 2003). Upcycling is to reuse Passion for design or making crafts; (2) Experience, related
something by producing something more high-quality and background and practice; (3) Good tools, machines and
valuable than the original (Kress and Fry 2016: 190). accessories; (4) Creative thinking. There are six phases that
Anderson (2014), upcycling is using something that is not are repeated in this method: (1). Brainstorm what products
valuable or that is not used to be something valuable without will be made; (2) Build an inspirational council to choose what
having a negative impact on the environment. products to make; (3) Concept visualization; (4) Making
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IV. RESULT AND DISCUSSION Upcycling I wedding gown products and upcycling II
wedding dresses, viewed from decoration details can be seen
A. Result in Diagram 4.3 and 4.4.
a. Wedding gown products in terms of design
development 1) Harmony of Material Combination
50% 23%
7%
0%
gown 1 gown 2
yes no
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97% 3% 97% 3%
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yes no
The development of the Upcycling II wedding gown is
more attractive because it fosters the design of the skirt, the
Figure 8. upcycling wedding gowns worth wearing new design skirt is developed into a half-circle skirt with
splits in the front and chapel / chapel tail trains with a length
Table 4 Develops the Results into Upcycle Wedding Gowns of 1-1.5 m. This type of tail is suitable for formal weddings
Dress 1 Dress 2 (Elizabeth Shimer 2004; 45).
Average Average Average Average The results of the research into the aspects of the harmony
of the wedding gowns of upcycling have the right
92% 8% 90% 10% combination of techniques and fabrics so that they can make
an essential wedding dress. The combination of wedding
So, the average feasibility of a wedding gown upcycling gown material upcycling takes into account the texture of the
wedding gown upcycling I the average answer "yes" 92% and material to be selected. Harmony in the combination of bridal
the answer "no" 8%. Wedding dress upcycling II the average gowns upcycling has the existence of harmony and
"yes" answer is 90% and the answer is "no" 10%. compatibility between objects one and the other objects when
combined (Soekarno, 2004: 29). In an upcycle wedding dress
one combines the type of satin and tile. The two upcycle
B. Discussion wedding dresses combine satin and chiffon material.
a. Wedding gown upcycling products are reviewed from
design development 2) The Color Selection of Wedding Gown Material Matched
with Old Wedding Gown Material
1) The Conformity Development of Upcycle Wedding Dress
Design The results of the study from the aspect of harmony in the
color of the wedding gown are viewed from the color
The results of the research on the development of selection. The material for the bridal gown upcycling I, II is
wedding gown designs upcycle in terms of suitability a new color. In choosing the color of the material selected
Development of bridal gown designs upcycling, development colors that are similar or as close as possible similar to the
of bridal gowns upcycling I, II developed into a new design color of the original material. The color of the original gown
without removing the characteristics of an object and the material is ivory color. The color of clothing greatly affects
principle of development. the overall appearance so that the choice of colors that are
The development of bridal gown designs is developing a suitable, harmonious, and in accordance with time and
structural design that is also called silhouette (Soekarno 2004; opportunity is very appropriate (Soekarno, 2004: 14). Colors
10) before the gown is developed, the silhouette of old and materials as well as harmony in the form of fashion
dresses in the form of A line with strapless silhouette and A (Soekarno, 2004: 29).
line skirt, after the design development was changed to c. The upcycling wedding gown products are reviewed from
silhouette, I line with strapless and pias skirt. Silhouette I is a the details of decoration
silhouette in which the body part is straight but the bottom is
wide or enlarged (Soekarno, 2004: 10). 1) The Upcycling Wedding Gowns Have Decorative Details
That Are Suitable for Wedding Dresses
The development of the bridal gown upcycling II design
before the gown was developed, the silhouette of the old The results of the study of the harmony of the bridal gown
gown was the silhouette of H line. After the development of decoration are seen in terms of the suitability of the details of
the design it was changed to a silhouette Line straight skirt the wedding gown for bridal dresses. It can be seen that; the
section was changed to a half-circle gown with a tail. Line original decoration details of the one wedding gowns are lace
silhouette is a form of clothing variations of various applications on the body part. The details of the two upcycle
silhouettes, can be added in the back with a long shape wedding gowns are beads combined with sequins. Details of
new upcycle wedding gowns use additional lace applications
2) The Attractive Upcycle Wedding Gowns on both pearl and jewels gowns. The details of one upcycle
The results of the study of aspects of wedding dresses wedding dress decoration and two upcycle wedding gowns
upcycling more interesting than the old design, it is known, are appropriate, this is in accordance with Tina Andrea (2009)
Design development pay attention to design elements, that there are 7 types of ornaments used in wedding dresses
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namely applique, beading, edging, embroidery, jewels, pearls something, by producing higher quality and higher value
and sequins. from the original (Kres and Fry, 2016)
Embellishments on upcycling wedding dresses serve to
beautify wedding gowns, by Elizabeth Shimer (2004: 45)
Plain wedding gowns can be embellished with beads and V. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
other equipment. Beads and embroidery are used to add A. Conclusion
wealth and texture to plain cloth. Small sequins and colorful
gems and gems are sewn to give a decorative impression Based on the results of research and discussion it can be
concluded that.
2) Details of Wedding Gown Embellishments Have
Hardness with Material 1. Wedding gown products ucpcyling I, II in terms of design
development, there are two aspects that are considered
The research results from the aspect of suitability of "very good". Namely the design of upcycle wedding
decorative details for wedding gowns can be seen that, gowns according to the design and design of upcycle
upcycle one wedding gown and two upcycle wedding gowns wedding gowns is more attractive than the old dresses.
use ornaments such as lace, pearls and jewels or gems. The
color of the material used in the bridal gown ucpcyling I, II 2. Wedding gown products ucpcyling I, II, in terms of
tends to be ivory white. This affects the choice of colors for harmony of materials, there are two aspects that are
decoration details used, the color of the decoration used for considered "very good", namely the harmony in the
wedding gowns upcycle one and the wedding gown upcycle combination of materials with the percentage and
two is broken white for pearls and ivory is chosen for consistency of the selection of old material colors.
brocade. an item that is up cycle is designed with high quality 3. Wedding gown products ucplingling I, II, in terms of
and good details will make it unique and irreplaceable decoration details, there are two aspects that are
(Cassidy and Li-Chou, 2013). considered "very good", namely the suitability of
d. Development of results to be an Upcycle wedding dress decorative details for wedding gowns and the harmony of
decorative details with upcycle wedding gowns.
1) Upcycling wedding dress products including dresses that
are up to date 4. The development of bridal gowns ucplingling I, II, there
are two aspects that are considered "very good", namely
The results of the research from the aspect of developing upcycle wedding dresses including up-to-date wedding
the results become upcycle wedding dresses that are reviewed dresses and upcycle wedding gowns that are suitable to
from the bridal gown products including the up to date wear
gowns. The wedding dress that will be on upcycle is a used
dress with conditions that are no longer up to date, damaged B. Suggestion
or torn in some parts. The aim of this upcycle is to use fashion There are a number of things suggested, such as:
that is no longer a trend in fashion that is trendy again. To
cycle wedding gowns, you need to pay attention to the trend 1. It is recommended that before unpacking the wedding
of wedding gowns that are currently in effect, decorations that gown to be upcycle, first learn about the design of old
are suitable for wedding gowns and materials that match the gown, sewing techniques from old dresses, and the
wedding gown. construction of old gown patterns so that when the
workmanship is easier and directed.
Wedding gown upcycling I before being done upcycling
is an A line bridal gown without decoration and there are 2. It is recommended to research upcycle wedding gowns
defects on the back of the dress. After this one wedding dress then use more decorative details for example: sequins,
on upcycle was changed, the dress was changed to a trumpet pearls, brocade
silhouette with ornate details tailored to the wedding gown.
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