In Collaboration with

Vincent DeRienzo and Tyng Peck

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Our concept for Eden was born out of the shared anxiety around and captivation with environmental degradation, such as naturally occurring or manmade wildfires, melting icecaps, oil spills, and coral reef bleaching.

 

Each garment included sculptural elements constructed by hand using heat manipulation, sculpting, draping, painting, and scorching.  Found materials were used when possible, including a foam mattress cover, old newspapers, and foraged wood.