Áine Loughnane’s fish-inspired collection is a transformative response to fast fashion’s impact on the planet, particularly on the sea and marine life. Her deep connection with the sea, cultivated through peaceful holidays spent swimming there, drives her work. Áine's collection not only provokes thoughts about plastic pollution, excessive water usage, and waste in fast fashion production but also offers a hopeful vision for the future. The conflict between marine life and plastic, which initially captured Áine's interest, has evolved into a new relationship where they can coexist harmoniously—a testament to the transformative power of sustainable fashion. Áine Loughnane's unique approach to sustainability underscores her individuality and commitment to ethical practices. She is meticulous in her process, favouring techniques that are not harmful to the planet. Her work celebrates slow fashion, showcasing the distinctive results of dedicating time to elevate the basic starting fabric. Áine Loughnane's use of deadstock fabric and upcycled materials demonstrates her efforts to mitigate the fashion industry's impact on the planet. By reducing waste in landfills and conserving precious energy and water required for new production, she highlights the potential for sustainable and innovative design. Her experiments with plastic to create intriguing structural garments push the boundaries of reusing old materials.