At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 9 million tons of additional waste were generated worldwide. Masks, protective equipment, discarded signage and synthetic packaging, discarded at an unprecedented rate.

9 Million responds to this ecological aftermath by transforming these materials into garments that challenge both aesthetic conventions and systems of consumption.

Rejecting perfection in favor of intention, the collection embraces a D.I.Y. sensibility and simplified construction methods to make sustainability approachable and immediate. A pair of trousers assembled entirely from surgical masks turns ephemeral protection into structured form, while a long coat repurposes a PVC banner once used to advertise a testing center, now worn as a bold, politicized shell.

This project does not aim to elevate waste into luxury, but rather to reframe it as a site of reflection. Each piece serves as a visual reminder that environmental responsibility begins with awareness, and that design, even in its rawest state, holds the power to question, reimagine, and rebuild.