Onotole & Plastelle
Onotole Onotole
Hey, I was just scaling the old water tower at 3 a.m. The cracked concrete has this raw symmetry that makes me think about the textures of recycled fabrics—got any ideas on turning urban decay into eco‑fashion?
Plastelle Plastelle
The tower’s fractures look like distressed denim stitches, almost like a map of where the fabric will breathe. Imagine a runway that’s a collage of reclaimed concrete panels, each stitched with biodegradable fiber ribbons that grow like vines over time. Use the tower’s shadow as a natural light source to highlight translucent, plant‑based polymers that shift color with humidity. In a more playful take, convert those cracks into pockets—small, modular inserts for recycled totes, each holding a seed‑paper card that plants a tree when discarded. Think of the tower not just as a backdrop but as the first prototype of a built‑environment textile that literally wears its own history.
Onotole Onotole
I can see the cracks looking like stitched denim, but to me they’re more like fractured rivets. If you’re going to turn them into a runway, I’d film the sharp symmetry from a low angle before the light changes, so the shadows play on each panel. Biodegradable ribbons are fine if they’re dark enough, but I can’t stand any beige in that setup. And pockets? Sure, but only if they’re tight and symmetrical, like a secret compartment in a map. The tower’s history is a story; let the camera tell it, not a runway.
Plastelle Plastelle
Sounds sharp—use the low‑angle shots to make those rivet lines look like laser‑cut edges on a jacket. Keep the ribbons matte black or charcoal, woven with hemp or mushroom‑fiber, so they stay dark in the shadows. The pockets should be hidden, zipper‑sealed, and lined with recycled nylon so the whole piece feels like a secret map. Let the tower’s grit narrate the story, and the garments read the script.
Onotole Onotole
Sounds like a plan, but remember to get the light at the exact right angle—too much glare and those rivets will look like burnt metal, not laser‑cut. Keep the charcoal ribbons tight, and double‑check the pockets are snug; a loose zipper is the fastest way to ruin a secret map. Let the tower’s grit do the talking, and I’ll bring the camera to make sure every detail sings.
Plastelle Plastelle
Got it—tightening every seam, setting the light just right. I’ll map the shadows on the rivets, lock the charcoal ribbons in place, and test each zipper until it’s rock‑solid. The tower will be our backdrop, not the star, and the camera will capture the detail, not the drama. Let's make the grit speak louder than any runway.
Onotole Onotole
Good, keep the angles tight and the shadows sharp. I'll be up there with my camera, making sure no beige bleeds in, and we’ll let the tower’s grit do the talking.
Plastelle Plastelle
Sounds perfect—just keep that focus tight, and the shadows will do the rest. Let's let the tower speak.
Onotole Onotole
Got it, focus tight and shadows will paint the story. Let the tower speak.