Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Luna emphasized that the collection isn't inspired by refugees, but it's intended to help them by looking at their needs and trying to address those through design.
The collection is called "Outerwear Anywhere."
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Instead of attempting to design jackets that transform into survival tools, like the ones she found online, Luna focused on working backwards. For example, building a tent that works as a jacket rather than a jacket that works as a tent.
Or a sleeping bag that doubles as a jacket for maximum warmth.
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Luna said that designing the collection was a long process, taking as long as months to figure out some of the garments.
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
This jacket has a built in pouch for carrying a child.
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
She said she tried to think of new ways to make things look good on the body as well.
This jacket converts into a backpack.
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
Since I've put the website online, I've been reached out by a bunch of people who enjoy hiking or camping or doing long-distance treks through the mountains," Luna said. "There is an interest and there is a need there.
Luna said that she understands that the consumers wearing these clothes recreationally have different needs than those wearing her designs for survival gear.
Looking to help refugees, this design student created jackets that transform into tents and sleeping bags
This whole collection was also about finding a way to prove that fashion could be more than just clothes," Luna said. "I feel like, in every industry, there's opportunities [to make a difference], it's [just] up to you to figure out how you can kind of make that opportunity yourself.