From local to global by @alefilizzola Circular economy in the epicentre of the traditional handcrafted fashion and independent designers in Minas Gerais / Brazil. Belo Horizonte, Sete Lagoas and Itabira. July/August 2020. I went to Brazil in 2020 investigating the local and traditional fashion production around the city of Belo Horizonte / Minas Gerais. My research led me to contact independent designers and community associations working with artisanal authenticity and having their production strongly grounded in the aspects of the circular economy. Their fashion production is influenced by the mindset of repairing, remaking, redesigning, up-cycling and finding new and unexpected uses for recycled and otherwise wasted materials. They produce unique pieces based in their cultural heritage but speaking to local and global audiences. Photography and creative direction: Ale Filizzola @alefilizzola | www.alefilizzola.com Model: Laura Cecílio @lauracecilio_ Executive and fashion producer: Carla Estrela @carlaestrelabh Executive producer and model booker: @ Dani Malta @bookerdanimalta Stylist: @fluoxethina Designers: Leo Pilo @leo.pilo, Manu Motta @manumotta.all_, Benedito @benedito____, Rose H @rosehrose Hair: Janaina Penteados @janainapenteados Make up: Pedro Ruas @pedroruas Photography assistant: Ladeira @l.adeiraph Model agency: Mega Model MG @megamodelminasgerais Set: Sitio Sao Joao @sitiosaojoaosetelagoas . Ale Filizzola @alefilizzola is a Brazilian photographer based in London. He is specialised in fashion photography and people portraiture, managing to capture their beauty and lifestyle with cultural sensitivity and in a meaningful way. . . #alefilizzola #brasileirosemlondres #brazilianphotographer #fotografobrasileiroemlondres #london #londres #fashion #moda #lcf #ual #mafashionphotography #lcf_hmuf #unioftheartslondon #lcfma #lcfma20 #fashiondesign #fashionphotography @lcflondon #circulareconomy #sustainablefashion #modasustentavel #circulardesign #upcycling #recycling #sustainability #sitiosaojoaosetelagoas #megamodelminasgerais (at Belo Horizonte, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKWN-_FWxM/?igshid=14dtjscptombb
