Jose Maria Andrade Salazar is a London-based designer whose work is all about making the most out of what’s around him. Growing up in Hackney, he learned early on how to turn scraps into something special, building tactical gear and sculptures out of whatever cardboard and paper he could find. What started out as necessity quickly became his signature, seeing value where others saw none, and transforming “nothing into something” with creativity and skill.

Salazar's style is shaped by the raw, rebellious energy of street culture. He draws inspiration from artists like Slawn, Basquiat, and his close friend Elwood, mixing graffiti vibes with high end construction to create work that’s as thoughtful as it is bold. For him, the scrawls and stains on city walls aren’t just background noise, they’re stories, and he’s interested in how nicknames and the tension between hiding and being seen play out in the urban landscape.

Salazar is focused on tackling the problem of fast fashion waste. He’s taken ideas from Christopher Raeburn’s “RÆMADE” philosophy and Nicole McLaughlin’s experimental approach to materials, pushing back against society’s habit of ignoring over consumption. Through his Final Major Project, Salazar wants to prove that so called “trash” can be turned into something luxurious. More than just making clothes, he’s starting a conversation about how we value our planet and each other.