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NEO FUTURE is a five body collection. Initially inspired by its bright futuristic approach to a very stagnant world of menswear, the collection has evolved to include womenswear, playing with the archetypes seen in gendered clothing. The collection looks into the archetype of underwear as outerwear and explores the contrast of its practical and aesthetic use through history and media. Interest is seen in the overthought details elements and fabrica- The coltions of the garments. lection takes inspiration from the cult classic film ‘The Fifth Fabrications have been Element’, styled and design considered through their by fashion phenom, Jean Paul historical purpose and con- Gualtier, who revolutionised notations, compared to their the fashion industry in the current use. Contrasting 90’s with his elaborate outfits these traditional fabrics are and introducing underwear as new tech fabrics with a fuouterwear. This distressed futuristic feel and appearance turistic aesthetic can be seen pushing this futuristic con- embraced by other designer incept into the garments. spirations Dion Lee, Egon Lab, Raf Simons, and Rick Owens.

The collection consists of beautifully constructed pieces that have been expertly layered to create complex and interesting visuals. The garments create a contrast through the proportion of the tight fitting shirts and pants against the largely oversized outerwear garments, this contrast is further emphasised through the futuristic neoprene and faux leathers against the traditional knits. Interest is further brought through the use of 3D embellishments such as the bead heads interwoven with the draped straps. This is replicated in the 3D illusion head print, in the garments to further convey the creepy, futuristic sci-fi concept that is obvious throughout the entire 5th element film. This almost grotesque imagery is then contrasted by the bright and pastel colour pallet which balances the detailed and embellished garments.

SILHOUETTE HERE LOOKS AT THE OVERSIZED PROPORTIONS, LARGE JACKETS AND SMALL UNDER GARMENTS. THIS TREND OF SILHOUETTE ALSO ANALYSES THE DIFFERENCE IN OVERSIZED GARMENTS BETWEEN MENS AND WOMENS WEAR AND FINDS WHAT ASPECTS OVERLAP TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE GENDERED CLOTHING ARCHETYPE AS TO CREATE GARMENTS THAT CAN BE GENDER NEUTRAL AND WORN BY ANDROGYNOUS BUYERS. THIS TREND PULLS FROM FALL READY-TO-WEAR 2021 VERSACE, RESORT 2022 VERSACE, FALL 2021 MENSWEAR PRADA, FALL 2021 READY-TO-WEAR RAF SIMONS

ARCHETYPES HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY UNDERWEAR AS OUTERWEAR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STYLING OF JEAN PAUL GAUTIER IN THE FIFTH ELEMENT. THESE CAN BE SEEN IN A CONTEMPORARY TAKE WITH UNDER-LAYERS SUCH AS SKIVVIES BOXERS AND LEG WARMS AND FURTHER DEVELOPED WITH LAYERED SUBVERSIVE BASICS . THE 3D HEAD HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY SCULPTURAL WEARABLE ART. THESE ARCHETYPES HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN FALL 2021 MENSWEAR PRADA, FALL 2021 READY-TO-WEAR DION LEE AW 2021 DRIES VAN NOTEN AW 2021 MENSWEAR SPRING 2022 MENSWEAR LOUIS VUITTON

TEXTURE IS INSPIRED BY THE DISTRESS DETERIORATING FUTURE AESTHETIC FROM THE FIFTH ELEMENT. THIS UNRAVELED KNIT TEXTURE FOCUSES ON HOW THE KNIT HUGS THE BODY AND DRAPES WORKING IN UNISON WITH THE CUT OUTS AND OVER SIZED GARMENTS THROUGHOUT THE COLLECTIONS. THIS TEXTURE HAS ALSO BEEN USED TO CREATE A TRANSPARENT EFFECT IN SOME OF THE GARMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO VIEW THE GARMENTS UNDERNEATH THIS TREND HAS BEEN FEATURE BY SS 2021 EGON LAB, SPRING 2022 MENSWEAR RICK OWENS, FALL 2021 READY-TO-WEAR DION LEE

MONOCHROME HAS BEEN INSPIRED BY THE IDEA OF MATCHING SETS AND TAILORED SUITS. BRINGING IN THE MONOCHROME COLOUR PALLET ALLOWS ME TO PLAY MORE WITH VIBRANT COLOURS LOOKING FOR CONTRAST IN DIFFERENT SHADES OF THE SAME COLOURS . THE MONOCHROMATIC COLOUR PALLET IN MATCHING SETS ALSO ALLOWS FOR A GREATER CONTRAST IN THE DIFFERENT VALUES OF COLOURS MONOCHROME COLOUR PALETTES HAVE BEEN REFERENCED FROM FALL 2021 READY-TO-WEAR VERSACE FALL 2021 READY-TO-WEAR DION LEE SPRING 2021 READY-TO-WEAR OF- WHITE SPRING 2022 MENSWEAR ETRO

to everyone who supported me and made this collection possible. for following along on this journey and reading through my process. acknowledgments melbourne fashion week stylist : stuart walford melbourne fashion week model : dre, priscillas models photography and creative direction : ellie morgan shoot models : sereto boardman jasmine eu renata liu jack walsh olivia curtis akoi print developer : gerogia bell

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the LEELOO body consists of 7 garments including accessories and is styled with CALVIN KLEIN socks and SEICHI YOROI sandals in SAND. the garments include 1. oversized ‘BONELESS’ jacket in ‘GREEN?’, in pvc backed scuba faux leather. 2. partially distressed ‘UNDER NEGOTIATIONS’ jumper in ‘BANDAGES’, in a marino wool knit, hand destressed. 3. ‘IT MUST BE GREEN!’ boxer shorts in ‘GREEN?’, in pvc backed scuba faux leather with backing hand removed, with attached bike shorts and detachable suspenders hand dyed in ‘GREEN? SUPERGREEN!’. 4.‘THE STONES’ legwarmers in ‘GREEN? SUPERGREEN!’ in a distressed marino wool knit. 5. ‘EXTRA SET OF HANDS’ glove scarf in ‘GREEN? SUPERGREEN!’ original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 6. 90x90 fashion scarf in ‘GREEN? SUPERGREEN!’ original head print, printed on 100% silk crepe de chine. 7. ‘CLAY HEAD’ accessories made to order for garments provided separate from garments. please contact me for details on price and sale of any individual garments or accessories.

the PLAVALAGUNA DIVA body consists of 9 garments including accessories and is styled with ProTECHt low MOON BOOT snow boots in WHITE. the garments include 1. ‘ZF-1’ convertible jacket consisting of the, ‘BONE BOLERO’ that includes detachable suspenders, hand dyed in ‘THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue and ‘MULTIPASS’ vest in ‘THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue in a BIO-VEG faux leather. 2. the ‘STEWARDESS’ skirt that includes detachable suspenders in ‘FIFTH ELEMENT’ blue in a BIO-VEG faux leather and hand dyed elastic in ‘THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue. 3. ‘BIKINI LINE’ bike shorts in ‘THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue original head print, in a matte lycra. 4. the ‘BABY RAY’ beret in ‘THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue and ‘FIFTH ELEMENT’ blue BIO-VEG faux leather with option clay head charm. 5. ‘EXTRA SET OF HANDS’ glove scarf in ‘THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 6. knee high ‘SECOND SKIN’ sock in THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 7. ‘THE STONES’ legwarmers in ‘A DIVAS COMPLEXION’ blue in a distressed marino wool knit. 8. 90x90 fashion scarf in ‘THE DIVAS BLOOD’ blue, ‘FIFTH ELEMENT’ blue + ‘A DIVAS COMPLEXION’ blue original head print, printed on 100% silk crepe de chine. 9. ‘CLAY HEAD’ accessories made to order for garments provided separate from garments. please contact me for details on price and sale of any individual garments or accessories.

the RUBY RHOD body consists of 8 garments including accessories and is styled with ICON low MOON BOOT snow boots in CREAM. the garments include 1. the fully hand destressed ‘BANDAGE DRESS’ dress. which feature detachable sleeves and woven spine down the center back, in a marino wool knit in ‘BANDAGES’. 2. the ‘PLAVALAGUNA’ harness in a BIO-VEG faux leather and hand dyed elastic in ‘TAXI’ yellow. 3. the ‘MULTI-PASS’ body suit which is made up of a racer back with hardware straps, asymmetric tank and ‘BIKINI LINE’ bike shorts all in a brooklyn jersey in my ‘BANDAGES’ original head print. 4. ‘EXTRA SET OF HANDS’ glove scarf in ‘TAXI’ original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 5. 90x90 fashion scarf in ‘TAXI’ original head print, printed on 100% silk crepe de chine. 6. the ‘BABY RAY’ beret in ‘TAXI’ BIO-VEG faux leather with option clay head charm. 7. knee high ‘SECOND SKIN’ sock in ‘TAXI’ original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 8. ‘CLAY HEAD’ accessories made to order for garments provided separate from garments. please contact me for details on price and sale of any individual garments or accessories.

the GENERAL MUNRO body consists of 9 garments including accessories and is styled with SEICHI YOROI sandals in SAND. the garments include 1. the ‘BZZZZZZZZZZZT!’ completely hand destressed in a marino wool knit with a pleated skirt with scalloped detail attached at the hem in my ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ original head print colour way. 2. ‘TWO LANGUAGES’ shorts with diagonal fly, double waist band and underwear design lines in ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ BIO-VEG faux leather. 3. the ‘BABY RAY’ beret in ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ BIO-VEG faux leather with option clay head charm. 4. ‘EXTRA SET OF HANDS’ glove scarf in ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 5. knee high ‘SECOND SKIN’ sock in ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 6. ‘THE STONES’ legwarmers in ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ in a distressed marino wool knit. 7. 90x90 fashion scarf in ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ and ‘THE DIVA DANCE’ original head print, printed on 100% silk crepe de chine. 8. the ‘NEGOTIATOR’ sock garters in ‘I DON’T KNOW LOVE’ BIO-VEG faux leather and hand dyed elastic. 9. ‘CLAY HEAD’ accessories made to order for garments provided separate from garments. please contact me for details on price and sale of any individual garments or accessories.

the KORBEN DALLAS body consists of 7 garments including accessories and is styled with CALVIN KLEIN socks and SEICHI SANDORU sandals in SAND. the garments include 1. fully distressed ‘UNDER NEGOTIATIONS’ jumper in ‘BANDAGES’, in a marino wool knit, hand destressed. 2. ‘SPINE BREAKER’ power net raglan sleeve tee-shirt with rouched spine down the center back. in ‘GREEN? SUPERGREEN!’ orignal head print. 3. ‘TWO LANGUAGES’ pants with diagonal fly, double waist band and underwear design lines in ‘GREEN?’ pvc backed scuba faux leather. 4. ‘THE STONES’ legwarmers in ‘BANDAGES’ in a distressed marino wool knit. 5. ‘EXTRA SET OF HANDS’ glove scarf in ‘GREEN? SUPERGREEN!’ original head print, printed on polyester mesh net. 6. 90x90 fashion scarf in ‘BANDAGES’ original head print, printed on 100% silk crepe de chine. 7. ‘CLAY HEAD’ accessories made to order for garments provided separate from garments. please contact me for details on price and sale of any individual garments or accessories.