Sky-high heels, far too tight miniskirts, belts that cut off your breath… The idea that a clothing The idea of a garment that could save a life never crossed our minds. Yet, it finally dawned on Bas Timmer eight years ago when he learned that the homeless father of one of his friends had died of exposure. While searching for a "one-of-a-kind" garment for a school project, he first created the Sheltersuit, a jacket that doubles as a sleeping bag; then, later, the Shelterbag – the same concept, but in bag form. His foundation, named after his first creation, was thus established in 2014 and has since been dedicated to distributing this warm, waterproof, multifunctional, and eco-friendly garment to the homeless. It's made from fabric scraps and materials unused by brands – sometimes even major fashion houses, like Chloé, which collaborated with the foundation last year, creating a backpack made from reclaimed pieces, the purchase of which funded the production of two Shelterbags. This season, Bas Timmers presented a show at the Palais de Tokyo during Paris Fashion Week, representing the Sheltersuit label. Supported once again by Chloé through the donation of raw materials, he unveiled a gender-neutral, practical, sometimes even reversible, and striking fashion, but above all, sportswear. His mantra, "People Helping People," was printed on some pieces in the collection. With the street as their essence, the models walked around piles of the famous sleeping bag, which were (of course) distributed to the homeless after the show.
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