Female masculinity

Female masculinity

This Womenswear collection explores female masculinity and Punjabi theatre (in Pakistan) through the Mahi Munda archetype as a social commentary on the gender binaries present in this theatre. I.AM uses textile and print experimentation to create a collection that is a composition of inspirations from both Pakistani and Japanese Cultures; art-historical imagery and performances from the Punjabi Theatre, Historical posters from Takarazuka Revue In Japan, and Kumadori make-up and oshiguma from Kabuki Theatre in Japan.