Variable Seams

Biography

Brigitte Kock is an award-winning modular fashion designer and educator, known for pioneering 3D-printed wearables and pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion. With a background in digital fabrication, she explores modular construction and material innovation to create adaptable, repairable garments. With a career spanning international exhibitions and conferences, Brigitte has showcased her work at Dutch Design Week, the Design Museum London, and Formnext. She has delivered talks at PI Apparel Milan, AM Summit Copenhagen, and Women in AM Berlin. Her work has been recognised with prestigious accolades, including the Red Dot Design Award and the FashionTech Award at the 3D Pioneers Challenge, and has been featured in publications such as Dezeen, Makerzine, and TechStyler.

Looks

About the look

Chain Ribbon T-Shirt

3D printed plastic

2024

This top is 3D printed from recycled ski boots. A single elegant loop-shaped module repeats in a rectangular grid, joined by a hybrid weave so that all the ribbons fall neatly to the front.

Elora Pearl Skirt

3D printed plastic

2024

This modular skirt is printed in white TPU filament. Two triangle-shaped modules—one with hooks, one with holes—repeat in a triangular pattern. Six triangles form a circular, flower-like shape, each held in place with a pearl.

About the look

Sakura Kimono Jacket

3D printed plastic

2024

This kimono-style jacket is built from pink and yellow 3D printed modules. Two hook shapes—a circle and a square—lock into cross-square pieces with holes, connecting in a square grid to form the full design.