cyber wasteland
Cyber Wasteland envisions fashion in a post-technology era, where the remnants of a digital past are reconfigured into new forms of expression. The collection explores the tension between innovation and decay, translating artifacts of technological excess into sculptural yet wearable garments. Created using 3D techniques on industrial knitting machines, metalwork, and advanced textile manipulation, the designs incorporate technologically enhanced, recyclable fibers that underscore both innovation and sustainability.
Rooted in tech-wear aesthetics, the collection balances structured silhouettes with functionality, emphasizing resilience, individuality, and confidence. Through bold materiality and engineered construction, Cyber Wasteland examines the evolving relationship between body, material, and machine within a speculative future landscape.
Look I
OVERSIZED CYBER KNItMaterials:
- Cotton Yarn; Grey and Charcoal
Construction Method:
- Programmed andKnit using Shima Seiki SSR112
Industrial Knitting Machine
Details:
- MEF_SSR_Mesh1
LOGO TANK - Screen printed logo on tank top
Compression Boxers
- See “Compression Boxers”
Cyber chain shortsMaterials:
- Cotton; Brushed and Twill with Heavy Interfacing
- Metal Hardware
Details:
- Screenprinted Logo patch pockets with welt zippers
Look II
hypnotic HalterMaterials:
- Cotton Yarn; White and Black
Construction Method:
- Programmed and Knit using Shima Seiki SVR112
Industrial Knitting Machine
Details:
- Reversible Jaquard Knit Technique
- MEF_SVR_001_Print2
cyber miniskirt Materials:
- Cotton; Brushed and Twill with Heavy Interfacing
- Nylon Webbing
- Metal Hardware
Details:
- Textured Parallel Stitching Technique
Third Dimension GlovesMaterials:
- Coolwick Elastic Yarn; Black (White used for Sample)
Construction Method:
- Programmed andKnit using Shima Seiki SVR123
Industrial Knitting Machine
- Programmed using a three-dimensional knitting technique, designed to knit in the round on a traditionally two-dimensional knitting machine
Look Iii
Reversible monogram tank (Masc.)Materials:
- Silk Yarns; Grey and Charcoal
Construction Method:
- Programmed and Knit using Shima Seiki SSR112
Industrial Knitting Machine
Details:
- Reversible Jaquard Knit Technique
- Pattern Developed using MEKINSA Mongogram Logo
Compression Boxers - See “Compression Boxers”
Cyber maxi skirt Materials:
- Canvas; Grey and Charcoal
- Nylon Webbing
- Metal Hardware
- 1/4in Piping
Details:
- Screenprinted Logo patch pockets with welt zippers
compression
Boxers
Materials:
- Elastic & Ssupy Yarns; Grey and White
Construction Method:
- Programmed and Knit using Shima Seiki SVR123
Industrial Knitting Machine
Details:
- 2x2 Rib Plated using Ssupy
- MEF_SVR_2x2RibPlat
Look Iv
reversible monogram Tank (Fem.)- See “Look III: Reversible Monogram Tank(Masc.)”
cyber corset Materials:
- Cotton Twill
- Silk Bias
- Metal Hardware
- Steel Boning
Details:
- Texture Parallel Stitching technique used on the breastplate
cyber waste skirtMaterials:
- Brushed Cotton
- Silk Yarns & Bias
- Metal Hardware
Details:
- Designed using recycled knit samples from the “Reversible Monogram Tank.”
Look v
Assassin hoodie and CargosMaterials:
- Cotton; Brushed and Twill
- Metal Hardware
- Nylon Webbing
Deatils:
- Textured Parallel Stitching Technique
- Custom-designed zipper hardware
Look vI
Cyber Strapped hoodieMaterials:
- Brushed Cotton
- Nylon Webbing
- Metal Hardware
- Reflective Thread
mekinsa jeansMaterials:
- Stretch Denim
- Reflective Thread
Details:
- Logo and Monogram Silver Screen Prints
- Optional Metal Chain Hardware
- Extreme Low-waisted Design
Look VII
Shield Tank and PantsMaterials:
- Elastic Yarn; Light grey and grey
- Cotton Twill and Heavy Interfacing (Pant Shield)
- Nylon webbing (Pant Shield)
Construction Method:
- Programmed and Knit using Shima Seiki SVR123
Industrial Knitting Machine
Details:
- Tank and leggings are knit using a plated double jersey connected through programming with a 5x2 horizontal rib
- MEF_SVR_DubJerPlat
- MEF_SVR_5x2RibSample
Look vII
chain top and skirtMaterials:
- Stretch Micro Suede; Charcoal
- Metal Hardware