As if it were Lego for the modern woman, fashion designers are creating more with less and spurring sustainability as a result.

Let’s face it: We can be moody, fickle, and change is inherent to our human nature, right?  So, what if we could change the clothing we already own to be something completely new, without buying more?

Engineer-minded fashion designers are anticipating sustainability needs a wearers’ want for change–not in the sense of fleeting trends–but by making single garments that can intelligently change their shape to be multi-purpose and adaptable.

Multi-purpose clothing allows us as the wearer to participate in the shape of a garment, just like the designer did in making the clothing. It’s a playful concept with immense sustainable concepts woven in. The clothing is adaptable to the seasons and our style and sustainability, ultimately saving on resources, money and our time.

Check out three amazing eco-fashion designers that are playing with clothing that can change shape.

1. DePLOY

Haute couture sustainable fashion brand DePloy will make you look twice. Each garment the brand creates is smartly tailored to embody a seamless adaptability. A single piece can change shape in multiple ways without compromising the sophisticated needs of a modern working woman. The jacket shown above can be worn with long or short sleeves. “My aim is to make the fashion process less wasteful, more sustainable and more interactive,” says DePloy’s Bernice Pan.

2. Elementum

Elementum is “a concept of sustainable principles applied to clothing.” Made ethically in Peru, the seasonless collections are beautifully innovative in the way each piece can morph into something new. All designs can change shape to be worn as a scarf, dress, top, vest, and more. “It can cover your head, your neck, down till your feet. It can be worn flat, twisted and in layers,” says designer Daniela Pais, founder of Elementum. “The construction of the pieces is based on the total use of a piece of cloth in a tubular dimension, where minimum cuts provide maximum use.” Watch this great video of the collection in action.

3. Hayley Starr

Detailed oriented Hayley Starr sharpened her own mastery of pattern-making by perfecting 5 pieces that can be literally hundreds of ways. The feminine, multifunctional collection is phenomenal in it’s ability to change shape. Dresses can be strapless, tied like a halter top, or turned into straps, and all pieces are reversible. Hayley Starr uses only soft, wrinkle-free Modal fabric for a comfortable feel on any body type. All pieces are manufactured in California.

images from the brands

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A list of the current, top sustainable jewelry designers.

Acorn + Archer, Nashville, TN: Handmade in USA, reclaimed, repurposed, recycled and sustainably sourced materials.

Alice Roche, San Francisco, CA: Handmade in USA, ethical business practices, responsible sourcing, reclaimed metals and materials.

AK Vintage, Portland, OR: Handmade in USA, incorporates vintage elements, one-of-a-kind.

Alkemie, Los Angeles, CA: Handmade in USA, 100% reclaimed metals.

AltanaMarie, Chicago, IL: Handmade in USA, incorporates found materials.

Amazon Ivory, San Francisco, CA: Made from eco-friendly tagua nuts, provides sustainable source of income for rainforest communities.

Andean Collection, New York City: Made from rainforest-derived natural materials, provides sustainable source of income for South American communities, has a non-profit arm: the Andean Project.

Andy Lifschutz, New York City: Handmade in USA, reclaimed materials.

Article22 / PeaceBomb, New York City: Handcast, made in Laos, reclaimed materials (bombs!), provides sustainable source of income for local artisans.

Astali, Los Angeles, CA: Handmade in USA, reclaimed materials.

Aurea, Brazil: All accessories made of natural Golden Grass, handcrafted by artisans in Brazil.

Bario Neal, Philadelphia, PA: Handmade in USA, ethically sourced stones, 100% reclaimed metals, supports and promotes marriage equality.

Brave Leather, Canada: Ethically made in Canada.

Brook&Lyn, Los Angeles, CA: Handmade in USA, natural materials.

Caleo, Brooklyn, NY: Handmade in USA.

Concrete Polish, Philadelphia, PA: Handmade in USA, responsible manufacturing, natural materials.

Delfina Balda, New York City: Made from handpicked, natural materials, individually handcrafted by artisans from the Amazon jungle.

Delusions of Grandeur, Highland Park, CA: Handmade in USA.

DLC Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY: Handmade in USA, reclaimed & vintage materials.

Eko-Lab, Brooklyn, NY: Handmade in USA, organic, natural materials.

Erica Weiner, New York City: Handmade in USA, vintage, reclaimed materials.

Erin Considine, New York City: Handmade in USA, reclaimed metal, natural dyes.

Etten Eller, Brooklyn, NY: Handmade in USA.

Fleurings, Los Angeles, CA: Made from stainless steel, holds live flowers.

Gemma Redux, New York City: Handmade in USA, vintage & industrial materials.

Hailmary, Los Angeles, CA: Handmade in USA.

Hovey Lee, Los Angeles, CA: Handmade in USA, vintage and reclaimed metals, adheres to fairtrade sourcing standards, gives back.

Hringa, Iceland: recycled precious metals, environmentally friendly store.

I. Ronni Kappos, Los Angeles, CA: Handmade in USA, vintage beads.

JADEtribe, New York City: Made in Laos, provides sustainable source of income for local artisans.

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