Fashion Design at Lusófona University – Innovation and Sustainability

The Fashion Design and Production programme at Lusófona University positions itself as a space for creation, experimentation and critical reflection, where innovation, sustainability and community engagement play a central role in student education.

Throughout the academic year, projects are developed that go beyond the classroom context, fostering links with the professional world and national institutions, such as the Portuguese Navy, through applied, conscious learning aligned with contemporary challenges in fashion.

• 27/01/2026 – Accessories and Biomaterials
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  Within the course Sustainability and Circularity, different group projects were carried out with the aim of developing a collection of accessories incorporating biomaterials created at Lusófona University.

  The collection revolved around the theme “community” and the brand Junya Watanabe. Material quality, perfection of finishes, design coherence and innovation were key factors in the proposal and development of the final product.

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• 20/01/2026 – Over & Out 2025
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
• 12/01/2026 – Textile Manipulations
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  Within the course Sustainability and Circularity and the project Lusófona University x Portuguese Navy, individual projects were developed integrating upcycling methods in fashion creation, using different materials, including materials donated by the Portuguese Navy.

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  In this work, students continued to explore the theme of the collection from the course Fashion Design Project II and developed various textile manipulations, testing different volumes, shapes, techniques and perspectives, fostering creativity and innovative thinking in fashion.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
• 29/12/2025 – Fashion Lab
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
• 05/12/2025 – Upcycling | Navy Project

  Students of Fashion Lusófona – Lusófona University welcomed a representative of the Portuguese Navy for a special session presenting the functionality and discontinuation of Portuguese Navy uniforms.

  As part of the “Sustainability & Solidarity by UL - Navy” Project, the Navy donated discontinued uniforms to Fashion Lusófona – Lusófona University, which will serve as inspiration and raw material for the creation of new fashion works within each academic project.

  This partnership represents a meeting point between historical heritage, sustainability, solidarity and creative innovation, challenging students to give new life to highly symbolic pieces, transforming them into original fashion design proposals. A unique experience linking Portuguese maritime tradition with contemporary fashion vision.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
• 17/11/2025 – Bomber Jacket Project

  The project aims to complement the pattern-making and garment construction programme. Based on the jacket and men’s sizing, the students developed a jacket to their liking, respecting the forms and volumes of the human body. Individual choice determined materials and internal and external finishes. This project had added impact due to a partnership with course partner companies, which provide various materials necessary for the development of the different exercises proposed by the instructors.

  

  

  

  

  

The works produced reflect the students’ creativity, technical rigour and ability to conceive fashion in a sustainable, socially responsible and innovative way, making a significant contribution to their academic and professional journey.

These initiatives reinforce the development of technical, creative and conceptual skills essential in the current fashion context, while simultaneously promoting engagement with external entities, networking and knowledge sharing.