Diadem of the Red Junglefowl attempts to tackle the issue of waste in the fashion industry and create a sustainable fashion product. The fashion industry generates tonnes of waste. One of the most common waste produced is threads, that are remnants from sewing machines or cut off from stitched clothing. Due to its short length, they become hard to reuse again in a factory setting. Here, the short strands of threads are painstakingly laid out flat, side by side, and set into a feather shape using water soluble fabric. From there, each individual thread feather is carefully hand-stitched onto a plastic hairband. Every thread feather is meticulously and thoughtfully placed, with an emphasis on creating a dynamic design through an asymmetrical placement - the left side of the headdress starts in front of the left ear and ends at the back of the right ear. Through this, the once discarded stray thread ends and pieces can be upcycled into a fashionable headdress, prolonging the life cycle, making the fashion industry a little more sustainable.

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The colours of the Diadem of the Red Junglefowl is inspired by the beautiful array of colours that the Red Junglefowl boasts. The Red Junglefowl is a wild native bird to Singapore that can be found in many parks or around housing estates. The Red Junglefowl is listed as endangered in the List of Threatened Animals in Singapore. I wanted to bring attention to the vibrant colours and the beauty of this often overlooked bird that suffers from discrimination from people who are disgusted by its loud calls in the morning.

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However, this headdress is not appropriate for wet weather since too much water can cause the water soluble fabric to dissolve more and the feather will "disintegrate".