Working with discarded clothing, found materials and textile offcuts to create one-off garments, accessories, installations and repair projects. Every piece is handmade with a focus on creativity, circular design and visible mending. Through workshops, tutorials and collaborative projects, Emipeli encourages people to reuse, rethink and repair instead of discard. This is fashion with history, play and purpose.

Emipeli is a sustainable art and fashion studio run by Emi, turning waste into wearable stories.

PELI

Take a peek inside the world of Emipeli – a colourful, chaotic, and joy-fuelled universe where sustainability meets self-expression. Peli is a short documentary by Craig Reasons and Emily Rastas that captures the heart of Emipeli Design: wearable art, upcycled fashion, creative repair, and radical play.

Film by Craig Reasons

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Press and news

  • Welcome to the colourful world of fashion brand, Emipeli Design - Revival Runway

  • Sparking Joy with sustainable designs

  • Emily's Sustainable Fashion - Geelong Times

  • A new window gallery - Forte Magazine

Welcome to Emipeli Design, where sustainability intertwines with a kaleidoscope of color and creativity across clothing, SFX/prosthetic makeup, wearable art, costume, installations, visual art, and more. Emi’s ethos revolves around crafting experiences that not only stimulate the senses but also leave a positive impact on the planet. Dive into Emi’s world of dopamine dressing, where vibrant hues not only adorn garments but uplift spirits. With a commitment to sustainable practices, each creation is infused with purpose and intention, inviting you to explore the transformative power of art. Embrace the boundless possibilities of our designs, from immersive installations to whimsical wearables, and join in the colourful world of Emipeli Design

Meet Emi

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Emily Rastas is a multidisciplinary artist and sustainable fashion advocate creating under the name Emipeli Design. Based between Australia and Europe, Emi crafts wearable art, costumes and upcycled creations that merge quirkiness with purpose. Through her work, she champions inclusion, self expression and sustainability, turning discarded materials into bold statements of beauty and individuality. With a mission to help others see their worth through art, Emily’s unique vision inspires a more thoughtful and creative approach to fashion and design.

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A side quest for the Bangkok T-shirt project. I’ve had many conversations and reflections about the accessibility of sustainable fashion, being passionate about empowering people to lengthen the life of garments that already exist over buying n