Arts Thread

Raw and delicate. Glamourous and imperfect. Honest and beautified. Beneath all the glitter and the eccentric poses, there lays a vulnerable soul, one you might never know is there outside these clothes. Individuals with the urge of living out fantasies fearlessly, dazzlingly, and desperately. With clothes, we congratulate ourselves upon the pure beauty of which, us humans are capable. Reassuring ourselves of our being as creators. The fantasy is and can be, tangible. My MA collection at Central Saint Martins called ‘Exquisite Creatures’ explores a personally developed fashion collection, based on exquisite creatures of the animal kingdom, the moths. This manifest in elaborate evening gowns embedded in bold prints, heavy textiles, and embroideries. The inspiration from pure symbology of the moths, as the seekers of light in the dark, is incorporated with elements of glamour from old Hollywood starlet, as well as referencing some of the early work of Roy Halston, Madame Gres, Valentina, Madeleine Vionette and Issey Miyake which builds the core of the collection. The evening gowns are shown on men, and with exposing their chests and nipples, it reveals the vulnerability and fragility of not just men, but us humans. 'Exquisite Creatures' carry a story of the Golden Boy who, through limitations, found his way to brilliant creativity. In the collection, I've combined delicate silk fabrics with recycled vintage curtains onto which I've sublimated my prints. Together with remnants of faux fur, and faux pearls dipped in gold, recycled jewelry, and discarded fabric remnants from Jimmy Choo's, I've created a sense of layering, intertwining textures, motifs, and colours. The glamorous dresses are then complemented with vintage military boots, inspired by Ivan Cankar's story known as "Greh" (The Sin). By merging a dynamic mix of contrasts, opulent fantasy, and my humble beginnings, I’ve placed elements of fantasy and glamour into a new, more contemporary, and genuinely more sincere perspective.