Zero Waste Daniel is a New York based clothing designer and zero-waste lifestyle pioneer who uses pre-consumer waste sourced from New York City’s garment industry, as well as other hard-to-recycle materials, to create his line of genderless clothing and accessories that send nothing to landfills.His story and brand went viral in 2017 with more than 35 million views worldwide on NOW THIS, INSIDER, MASHABLE, and BUZZFEED.Daniel continues to inspire change and make headlines by growing the mission of ending waste culture and redefining the meaning of “sustainable design” as a call to action for all who wish to participate.In 2019, his projects were featured on CNN, BUZZFEED NEWS, PAPER MAGAZINE, and THE NEW YORK TIMES.

Over 10 seasons, Daniel Silverstein became New York's premier eco-concious ready-to-wear contemporary collection. with its office in NYC’s garment district and all production taking place in NYC, Daniel Silverstein has sold more than two hundred throusand dollars to clients worldwide. Clients include: Bettina Duncan at Fred Segal, Shopbop, Gilt Groupe Japan, Yoox.com, Bona Drag and more.

Bi-annual meetings to review the Fashion Design Curriculum.

Chosen out of more than 10,000 designers as one of 12 to compete for a capsule collection valued at $3,000,000 in Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and Express. Competed as the youngest person ever on the show, in all 10 challenges, selling over $945,000 worth of clothing collectively to each of the three retailers. Chosen as the winner of the FIAT USA challenge and received a brand new 2014 Fiat 500L for having the design and ad campaign that best captured the brand. Finished as second runner up overall, first runner up in collective sales for the season.

Assisted with Tec Packs, designed embellishment layouts, created boards and worked on general office organization for Fall/Holiday ’11.

Created sales materials and provided sales representation for Marc Jacobs International Market Week, establishing buyer contacts, writing orders and presenting the lines for the 2009-2011 markets in Milan, Italy, New York City and Miami. Assisted with styling and production at Miami Fashion Week ‘10.