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Interview with Founder of Performance Apparel Brand Ministry of Supply

  • Adelaide Zollinger
  • MIT Morningside Academy of Design

In this episode of the “Design + ...” video series, MIT Morningside Academy of Design interviews Gihan Amarasiriwardena '11, co-founder of the clothing brand Ministry of Supply and an MIT alum, to discuss the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability in the field of performance apparel.

Amarasiriwardena shares his journey from being a Boy Scout crafting his own gear to co-founding a fashion brand known for its innovative approach, blending engineering principles with fashion to create high-performance clothing. From shirts and suits to blazers, he explains the meticulous process of designing apparel that excels both in the lab and in the real world.


This story was originally published by the MIT Morningside Academy of Design.