COLLECTION I
Pre-Fall 21 "今の気分" is a collaborative project with Jayden Lee, produced for Project Work @ Hwa Chong Institution for the duo's third year in High School.
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SHOWNOTES/COLLECTION GUIDE
Collection Title “今日の気分” -- “MOOD OF THE DAY”
Concepts are based upon mood and tenebrosity as well as references to de/constructivism & brutalism. Juxtaposition is a key element present throughout the collection, while exploring the concepts of mutation, discombobulation, engulfment.
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THE GARMENTS
Several cuts are influenced by the styles of garments native to Asian culture:
Black denim poncho is designed to drape at the arms similarly to Kimonos of Japan, while fused with a sharply angular cut on it back side to provide asymmetry as the unbalanced drape of the denim interacts with the wearer’s body.
Black wool twill trousers are modelled after the Mao Suit adopted by communist officials such as Kim Jong-un of DPRK. The illusion of a straight cut is achieved by a meticulous pattern-drafting logic and the cut is designed to overpower the lower body and shoes, playing into the concept of engulfment.
Juxtaposition is literally, conceptually and tonally achieved throughout the collection:
A casual ensemble of Navy and White have, printed on them, the words “Sans Serif” in mismatched typefaces
TPU raincoat is halved between black and white.
Accessories contribute a geometric dimension: a pyramid bag attachment in fuchsia pops out visually to add bulk to a look and an elongated silk mask layers the look with an irregular spiralling drape.
Deconstructivism is seen in the exposed contrast stitching, especially with the 2-inch external raw seams as seen on fuchsia poplin pants and the frayed ends on a graffiti button-down. A corroded hoodie symbolises what it could be, in a semi-materialised state. A pink poplin shirt with eclectic box shoulders has been modelled after the effect of fitting a flat tote bag over a bulky object, such as the wearer’s body. Corduroy trousers utilise a mix of asymmetrical pant-leg lengths, frayed ends and contrast scar stitching for a “DIY” patchwork effect.
An extended hood on a two-tone jacket shrouds the wearer’s head: ENGULFMENT.
Three-legged trousers depict mutation, with emphasis on constructivism as seen with calico pockets, typical of Atelier toiles. A white t-shirt with mismatched, off-centre sleeves creates a drape when worn, due to the interactive tension with the body.
