We live in a world full of plastic. By the time you’ve made it to work in the morning, you’ve probably come in contact with dozens of plastics like polystyrene, which is used in disposable cutlery, plates, and cups; Polyvinyl chloride or PVC, which is manufactured for traffic cones, electrical cable, and inflatables; or thermoplastic polyurethanes, which are fabricated for flexible foam found in furniture and shoe soles. There are plant-derived plastics like cellophane and packaging plastics like high-density polyethylene produced to make “Have a nice day” supermarket bags––the list going on and on.
![]()
Jessi is wearing the Wanda Nylon Caban Victoire Hooded Coat in powder, Full Court Racerback Tank in black, Fannie Schiavoni Spiked PVC Cropped Top in white (in OC stores), Opening Ceremony Moon Sunglasses in royal blue, and 202 Factory Medium Glitter Clutch in orange.
![]()
Jessi is wearing the Wanda Nylon Johnny Biker Jacket in navy, Full Court
So, are you ready for the best part? These plastics and their derivatives are also used by some of our favorite designers like Wanda Nylon, Undercover, Ammerman Schlosberg, Mame, and 202 Factory—to make brilliant, glossy clothing and accessories that are irresistibly cool and have a sleek, sexy quality like patent leather or silk. And when you add plasticisers (the most common being phthalates) to plastics like PVC, it becomes soft and flexible giving it a range of qualities. For instance, the Wanda Nylon Caban Victoire Hooded Coat looks buttery-soft and sheer like chiffon, while the Johnny Biker Jacket feels tailored and structured.
We dreamed up what a world in this diverse material would look like...
Shop the look here
Photograper: James Parker
Models: Jessi Wade and Tiffany Nicole Clark
Concept/Styling: Shannan Elinor Smith
Styling Assistant: Rika Nurrahmah
Makeup/Hair: Madison Signore
Shop the look here
Photograper: James Parker
Models: Jessi Wade and Tiffany Nicole Clark
Concept/Styling: Shannan Elinor Smith
Styling Assistant: Rika Nurrahmah
Makeup/Hair: Madison Signore
Jessi is wearing the Wanda Nylon Caban Victoire Hooded Coat in powder, Full Court Racerback Tank in black, Fannie Schiavoni Spiked PVC Cropped Top in white (in OC stores), Opening Ceremony Moon Sunglasses in royal blue, and 202 Factory Medium Glitter Clutch in orange.
Jessi is wearing the Wanda Nylon Johnny Biker Jacket in navy, Full Court