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THE UTILI-DUEY

Constructed from repurposed Carhartt cargo pants, this one-of-one durag merges utility and hair protection through functional design. Featuring real pockets and durable canvas, the piece extends beyond adornment into practicality, while a silver satin lining maintains comfort and hair care. Rooted in sustainability and workwear aesthetics, the design reimagines everyday garments as protective wear, blending function, durability, and style into a singular, wearable object.

By transforming a work garment into a piece of protective wear, The Utili-Duey invites viewers to reconsider the possibilities of clothing beyond its original purpose.

When you think about the clothes you wear every day, what do you value most: function, comfort, durability, or style?

Repurposed Carhartt cotton canvas + satin, 2024
Side-profile portrait of a person wearing a tan tool-filled head wrap with red-handled scissors, pliers, and other tools against a blue background
Photographer: Nate Sturley
Model: Sydni Warner
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Creative practice led by Sydni Warner.

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