BLACK
SWAN
​DAMAGE IS NOT ERASED.
IT REMAINS BENEATH THE SURFACE.
STRENGTH AND FRAGILITY EXIST TOGETHER.
DAMAGE explores the coexistence of strength and fragility. The collection does not seek to hide or resolve damage, but to reveal it as something that remains, present beneath the surface. Through material modification, the garments express tension, control and duality.
The garment unfolds through three material stages.
A cracked, rigid wax surface represents damage and emotional fracture.
Snake inspired textures reference shedding, a process of signifying a change in form or appearance. A glossy wax layer is applied to enhance the surface, not to conceal the damage but to elevate it.
A fluid wax finish creates a wet, reflective surface inspired by water. Movement is captured and controlled within the material.
A rigid wax layerforms a protective surface. Cracks emerge, revealing tension and underlying damage.
Surface applied wax creates a skin-like layer. Refrencing shedding, the material reflects damaged skin.
NOT BROKEN - REDEFINED.
WE DON'T HIDE THE DAMAGE.
WE WEAR IT
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