Chinese Whispers Knit Graduate Collection

My collection concept is the exploration of Asian representation in society. The idea stemmed from cat-calling and sexualising women on the street but being more culture specific towards East Asian females. This will respond to conflicts of expression that contribute to typical stereotypes of objectifying women yet juxtaposing this with ironic statements/silhouettes. By storytelling my pieces, they will be enhanced with slogans through jacquards and using traditional silhouettes but exaggerated for emphasis. Stereotypes affect the way people dress and consume fashion and it is often one way in which we connect ourselves to our history. The collection will communicate female empowerment through dominant feminine colours and voluminous shapes.