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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Viktoria Marchev

VIKTORIA MARCHEV (
Private sector
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Description
Description

Viktoria Marchev, Hungarian fashion designer launched her brand mainly focusing on women’s swimwear. Since 2014 she has been experimenting with new technologies and she has created molded pieces of silicone rubber, a versatile material that supports her sci-fi ambience concepts. The technology developed and the pieces created besides being visually pleasing, waterproof and enduring are highly eco-friendly, as there is no waste produced during the creative process and keeping them clean hardly needs water and chemicals. In her previous collection she upgraded the technology by injecting water between layers of silicone to create the 'Splash' effect. With each and every collection she stretches her boundaries to lift silicone art to a new and environmentally conscious level.

Implementation of the Project/Activity

The emphasis is on the design process as the pouring of the material is time-limited. Molds are made to ensure minimal waste is produced. The nature of the material allows more efficient cleaning.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

The technology behind the collections are shared through the brand website, social media, backstage interviews and articles. The collections were showcased - 2016-continuously International Fashion Weeks: Vancouver Fashion Week (2016, 2017, 2018), New York Fashion Week (NYFW, 2018, 2019), San Francisco Fashion Week (FCWSF, 2018, 2022), London Fashion Week Exhibition (2018), Paris Fashion Week (PFW, 2022) - 2021 The Museum Of Science Fiction On-line exhibition: A collaboration to introduce the silicone rubber technology to the audience of science-fiction enthusiasts - 2021 A'Design Award: Through an International Design Award the technology was widely featured in international press and an art exhibition - 2019 The Council of Aspiring American Designers (CAFFD) provided a sponsorship to the designer to showcase her collections at NYFW - 2015- continuously Backstage interviews, magazine articles featured detailed description of the technology including the benefits - 2015 NOT JUST A LABEL (one of the most influential international designer platform) chose the designer into it category of innovative designers and have been featured on the front page regularly, including social media posts in front of a wide fashion conscious audience

Coordination mechanisms

Every season new collections are showcased at International Fashion Weeks, featured in magazines, articles, emphasizing the importance of sustainable fashion.

Evaluation

The designer is making her pieces of silicone rubber, the unique technology was developed by her for her collection SS2015 ‘CLONES’. Since then every collections features a new step in the innovation process. Unique pieces can be made without mass production as colors and 3D patterns are made for each piece. The patterns are all made in one integrated piece, there is no need for sewing, the emphasis is on the precise design process. All pieces are 100% waterproof. The 3 mm thickness combines a firm hold and strength.

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Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 6

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management 

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

Goal 7

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Goal 7

7.1

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

7.1.1

Proportion of population with access to electricity

7.1.2

Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

7.2

By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.2.1

Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

7.3

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
7.3.1

Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

7.a

By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
7.a.1

International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

7.b

By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

7.b.1

Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)

Goal 9

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 9

9.1

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
9.1.1

Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road

9.1.2

Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

9.2

Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

9.2.1

Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita

9.2.2

Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment

9.3

Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets
9.3.1

Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added

9.3.2

Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit

9.4

By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

9.4.1

CO2 emission per unit of value added

9.5

Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending
9.5.1

Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP

9.5.2

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

9.a

Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States
9.a.1

Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure

9.b

Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities
9.b.1

Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added

9.c

Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

9.c.1

Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology

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Staff / Technical expertise
The possibility of creating each piece uniquely eliminates the need of purchasing premade fabrics which need to be produced in big quantities because of their technology. More attention and expertise are needed to create pieces individually.
Financing (in USD)
The first molds need careful design and experimentation, they form the financial investment part of the project, which allow less waste in the future production.
Staff / Technical expertise
The pieces need to be designed in a way where the benefits of the material's waterproof quality can be benefitted from while the pieces remain wearable.
Staff / Technical expertise
The material allows the production to be more efficient by conscious planning and careful design, making the process less dependent.
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Timeline
01 September 2014 (start date)
24 August 2022 (date of completion)
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SDGs
6 7 9
Region
  1. Europe
  2. North America
Geographical coverage
NEW YORK, NY, USA
Other beneficiaries

A wide audience who seeks to wear sustainable fashion items.

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Canada
Canada
United States of America
United States of America
Contact Information

Viktoria Marchev, Fashion Designer

viktoria.marchev@gmail.com