Dust to Dust

Nakazato embraces scientific innovation to transform discarded textiles into sculptural garments. Dust to Dust follows the creation of his 2023 Inherit collection, where microbiologists help develop new textile production methods to give fashion a more sustainable future. The film portrays and reflects on dilemmas such as greenwashing and appropriation, yet some argue that Nakazato’s project remains entangled in the very discourse it seeks to challenge. Without a doubt, Dust to Dust is an ambitious and thought-provoking documentary, revealing both the promise and pitfalls of fashion’s attempts at change. Come see the film and decide for yourself what is truly needed for the fashion industry to facilitate global change and a sustainable future. 

TALK Climate justice and the fashion industry are deeply intertwined. In an aftertalk with philosopher and ecofeminist Carolina Sánchez-De Jaegher (Utrecht University), we will delve into the dilemmas faced by the main characters in this documentary. What does true climate justice mean in (fast) fashion? Can these two concepts coexist? Additionally, we will critically examine how the film portrays the Global South with researcher Anneke Smelik (Radboud University), who explores how the image of the body in visual culture and fashion evolves.