Preservation
Within the context of fast fashion and overconsumption, garments are constantly produced, purchased, and replaced. This project explores whether wearing can be understood in an alternative way. I introduce the concept of preservation, treating clothing as something to be “kept fresh” rather than simply stored or discarded, similar to how food is preserved. Through research into states such as freezing and crystallization, I translate these visual and material qualities into garment structures and textile experiments. By combining plastic with traditional fabrics, the collection forms a body that appears both sharp and fragile, as if suspended in a preserved state. The project reflects on how clothes are used and consumed, and questions our relationship with clothing beyond cycles of replacement..
Within the context of fast fashion and overconsumption, garments are constantly produced, purchased, and replaced. This project explores whether wearing can be understood in an alternative way. I introduce the concept of preservation, treating clothing as something to be “kept fresh” rather than simply stored or discarded, similar to how food is preserved. Through research into states such as freezing and crystallization, I translate these visual and material qualities into garment structures and textile experiments. By combining plastic with traditional fabrics, the collection forms a body that appears both sharp and fragile, as if suspended in a preserved state. The project reflects on how clothes are used and consumed, and questions our relationship with clothing beyond cycles of replacement..