Down to Your Rawness Menswear Collection Look book
An evolution from all the physical hardships of the every day, to the moment in time where fundamental needs are being addressed and understood. This collection and project is attempting to depict the journey of a resourceful man who is working his way through life, from a reference of field workers, to understand his rawest personal needs to reach an enlightened state, inspired by the lives of Tibetan Buddhist monks. A functionally modest approach is the essence of the collection, reflected by the simplicity of workwear garments, through aspects of both humble peasant wear and serene nomadic monk clothing. ‘Down to Your Rawness’ will depict the enlightenment of man through a rehearsal of the self in everyday activities. Lacking in weight, layering and functionality, purpose in the final outfits is instead found internally, allowing the corresponding garments to be free from physical obligations and embraces new ideas of contentment and self-acceptance. The comfortability provided by workwear is represented in an authentic way throughout the collection, from utility workwear to vintage undergarments, the collection is expressing a humble idiom in the language of urban clothing. An interesting mixture of unconventional plastics with beautiful satins, highlight the romanticism of how crude allotments may look in contrast to what they represent. The exploration of tent fabrics, vegetable sacks, rusted samples and second-hand plastics work towards depicting the resourcefulness required by the man of this collection. As the evolution of the collection develops, simple pieces mature with the inclusion of intricate details. A closer look into allotments, through the medium of photography, puts emphasis on the authentic textural approach in fabric qualities and enriched modest fastening details – a reminder that everything stems from primary rawness. Fastenings found in allotments inspire the development of signature detailing of the collection which are translated as fastening, cuffs and belts. This menswear collection intends to be implemented besides the work of labels such as Hood by Air, Maharishi and Stone Island. A collection that informs the urban Menswear design market.