When KesselKramer Outlet in London challenged different designers, artists and stylists to transform everyday objects into something completely different fashion designer Antoine Peters decided to upcycle the one thing hardly anyone can do without: underwear. During the exhibition Object Abuse KK outlet will present Peters’ Knickers Dress amongst many other curious designs.

The aim of the project is to create a collection of re-imagined objects which highlight not only how everyday items can be recycled into something new but also how we think differently when we work with our hands and how physical interaction creates new ideas over and above working through concepts on screen.

The challenge was to use as little additional material as possible. Peters: “What is more everyday than underpants? This idea struck me as a good starting point. I collected as much underwear as possible, cut it into strips, tied them together, and knitted a dress. I used every bit of each pair of panties. The result is a colorful dress from afar and a surprise when you get closer.”

The full collection of transformed works will be show at KK Outlet throughout September as part of London Design Festival and the ICON Design Guide.

Each item will be for sale during the show with all proceeds being donated to the St Monica’s of Hackney Primary School Art Department. The exhibition will be on view until September 25.

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KK Outlet
Antoine Peters