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milagros pereda

Parsons School of Design

Milagros Pereda is an Argentine designer, material researcher, and artist based in New York. Her practice explores the relationship between materials, ecology, and culture through textiles, biomaterials, and regenerative fiber systems. DRAWING FROM HER UPBRINGING ON A FAMILY FARM IN ARGENTINA AND HER EXPERIENCE WORKING ACROSS LUXURY FASHION, SHE INVESTIGATES HOW NATURAL RESOURCES ARE TRANSFORMED INTO OBJECTS, GARMENTS AND SYSTEMS OF VALUE. HER WORK SPANS TEXTILE EXPERIMENTATION, ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS AND REASERCH INTO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, EXAMINING HOW DESIGN CAN FOSTER MORE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LAND, PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION.

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Category: Apparel

Competitions: Fashion Competition 2026

This collection explores how fashion can reconnect with the natural systems from which it begins. Rooted in my family's farm in Entre Ríos, Argentina, it transforms wool that was once discarded into sculptural garments through a regenerative production process. The sheep live freely, are shorn with care, and the wool is hand-spun by local artisans before being used in its natural color, without chemical treatments or dyes, preserving the integrity and beauty of the fiber. The project brings together traditional craftsmanship and material innovation by combining handcrafted wool textiles with Reishi™, exploring how natural and biofabricated materials can coexist rather than compete. Rather than presenting a single solution, the collection proposes a different way of thinking about fashion—one that values local production, renewable resources, craftsmanship, and a deeper connection to the origin of materials. It is an invitation to imagine a future where innovation is not only technological, but also rooted in nature, cultural knowledge, and more responsible systems of making. (I can't edit the photos and couldn't upload more of the jacket)

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.