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Milagros Vilcas Urcia

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Fashion Design and Management student with a strong interest in innovation, sustainability, and emerging technologies. I develop research-driven projects that integrate creativity, digital tools, and functional design to address real-world challenges. Passionate about exploring new materials and design methodologies, I strive to create forward-thinking fashion solutions that combine aesthetics, performance, and positive social and environmental impact.

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SYMBIOSIS

Category: Apparel

Competitions: Fashion Competition 2026

SYMBIOSIS explores the future of fashion through the coexistence of artificial intelligence, technology, and human creativity. Inspired by digital haptics and computational architecture, the project translates the dialogue between digital precision and artisanal craftsmanship into a structured leather jacket. Laser-cut leather panels represent the logic and interconnected systems of AI, while hand-painted details celebrate the intuition and individuality of the human hand. Leather was intentionally selected for its durability, longevity, and timeless value, promoting sustainability through extended product life rather than disposability. By combining advanced manufacturing techniques with traditional craftsmanship, SYMBIOSIS proposes a future where innovation enhances, rather than replaces, human creativity, creating a responsible and lasting vision for contemporary fashion.

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.