{"id":8570,"date":"2025-01-04T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.munichfabricstart.com\/venus-in-fury-of-sustainable-innovation\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T08:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T08:05:16","slug":"venus-in-fury-of-sustainable-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.munichfabricstart.com\/en\/venus-in-fury-of-sustainable-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Venus In Fury of Sustainable Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"container-block_14191f19e4516d7363df60071fa8e1f9\" class=\"mx-auto w-full max-w-theme px-4 lg:px-10\">\n\n  <div class=\"w-full mr-auto max-w-[911px]\">\n\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div id=\"richtext-block_fbb25886a9f03ee48ed99ea65dbef775\" class=\"richtext\">\n  <p><strong>Venus In Fury &#8211; The New Era of Psychedelic Textiles, presented by Shushanik Droshakiryan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What if a design laboratory were more than just a creative space? What if it were a living manifesto, constantly challenging our notions of fashion, luxury, and sustainability? That is precisely what Shushanik Droshakiryan has created with Venus In Fury.  <\/p>\n<p>Based in Amsterdam, Shushanik&#8217;s laboratory draws inspiration from Venus\u2014a fiery and chaotic planet\u2014and embodies its turbulent energy. With a rebellious spirit palpable in every fiber of her designs, her laboratory dares to boldly reimagine how fabrics are produced, used, and ultimately returned to the earth. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"spacer-block_8ea389053b137133b825e813d8be09f4\" class='h-5 lg:h-10 ' data-block-id='spacer-block_8ea389053b137133b825e813d8be09f4'><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"quote-block_ade6cdf1f28cf5afb41516218ebed9f9\" class=\"quote flex flex-col gap-[10px]\">\n  <p class=\"font-medium text-theme-24x32 lg:text-theme-32x40\">\u00bbBy placing focus on the end-of-life phase, I underscore the importance of design in the context of a circular economy.\u00ab<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"spacer-block_8ea389053b137133b825e813d8be09f4\" class='h-5 lg:h-10 ' data-block-id='spacer-block_8ea389053b137133b825e813d8be09f4'><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"media-slider w-full min-w-0\"  id=\"media-slider-block_98540908b28721f244841d0a5bd05681\">\n\n  \n    <div class=\"swiper w-full min-w-0 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Driven by interdisciplinary biomaterial research, Shushanik works with materials born from unusual combinations of elements\u2014for example, wool waste combined with aquatic plants or coffee grounds mixed with charcoal. <\/p>\n<p>At the heart of Shushanik&#8217;s work lies a deep respect for how materials are used from beginning to end. Her strategy, which she calls <strong>&#8220;Starting from the End,&#8221;<\/strong> challenges the conventional approach of making materials as durable as possible. Instead, she creates materials deliberately designed for a short life\u2014yet rich in compelling narratives and of exceptional quality. This approach ensures that each work not only makes a statement but also benefits the environment by decomposing quickly and enriching the soil.   <\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the mystical Sufi traditions of southern Armenia, Shushanik presented the <strong>Grande S\u016aF Installation<\/strong> at Dutch Design Week 2024 (DDW2024). In doing so, she proved that &#8220;sustainable&#8221; need not mean &#8220;plain&#8221; by transforming simple materials like wool and seaweed into lush, fur-like textures. Her installation at DDW2024 not only pushed the boundaries of how environmentally friendly materials can look but also reaffirmed <em>Venus In Fury<\/em>&#8216;s core belief: true luxury is rooted in respect\u2014both for craftsmanship and for the planet.  <\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Shushanik&#8217;s work is a compelling call to the fashion and design world to reconsider how materials are sourced, valued, and returned to nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"spacer-block_8ea389053b137133b825e813d8be09f4\" class='h-5 lg:h-10 ' data-block-id='spacer-block_8ea389053b137133b825e813d8be09f4'><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"media-slider w-full min-w-0\"  id=\"media-slider-block_f2d781899ebafa8acd66c65ebb373d7d\">\n\n  \n    <div class=\"swiper w-full min-w-0 max-w-full\" data-media-slider>\n      <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                  <div class=\"swiper-slide h-auto\">  <figure class=\"flex flex-col gap-2 lg:gap-4\">\n    <div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden 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