TRANSFORM

  • Erin Rhode

Transform is an A/W textile collection for women's clothing and accessories. The textiles gain visual inspiration from distorted natural forms through glass, originally chosen to reflect how our natural human ways have been distorted by consumerism and technology. The collection adopts the concept of transformable clothing, in order to encourage consumers to treasure their clothing instead of adopting the common 'throw-away' approach. This change in behaviour reduces chemical, water and material waste. The final designs enable the consumer to adopt multiple aesthetic options through just one garment, which therefore means they have less need to buy more. Materials are strong, second-hand, naturally treated and biodegradable. These qualities aid longevity, yet provide the consumer with the option to biodegrade their garment as a last resort.