Researcher Alexandra Cruchinho work with Cobertor de Papa and Rendas das Lérias was one of the projects highlighted by Notícias Magazine, at national level, as part of one the most important contemporary trends worldwide. The work that is being developed within Lusofona University, Fashion Design study cycle has served as the starting point of several national and european applications, aiming to a cross disciplinary approach to communication, design fashion, cultural heritage and sustainability.