Zalea Artwear
The Zalea Artwear is a handcrafted jacket made from upcycled fabric scarves and discarded textiles. Each fabric scrap is selected and sewn by hand, forming layered textures. The oversized silhouette and cascading fabric strips give the jacket a sculptural quality. Upcycled cotton, wool and silk are used, and the loose sleeves allow easy layering. The jacket measures 80 cm in length and 60 cm across the chest. The slow manual process values craftsmanship over mass production and reduces textile waste.
Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket by Laili Lau has been highlighted as an innovative example of fashion design by the A' Design Awards. Zalea Artwear Handcrafted Jacket won the Iron A' Design Award in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design in 2025. The A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design accolade which honors excellent design of runway collections, dresses, suits, skirts, outerwear, jackets, apparel, garments and more.
