The inspiration of Camouflaged Childhood comes from the transitional phase I found recruited kids to be in. Threatened and brainwashed by strangers, these kids are at a crossroads between holding on to their childhood and being transformed into cannon fodder. In this juncture, I have found opportunities to play with existing conventions of child and barbarian, experimenting with existing symbols for childhood and conflict. This allows my collection to reinforce its relevance to raise awareness and to give the designs an unexpected edge.