The Beauty Of Sickness
A fashion fabric collection, soft materials that show the beauty within illness.
In contemporary society, the prevailing beauty standard values physical health and fitness. It is uncommon for someone to find a person visually appealing if they are battling illness or near death, yet we can appreciate the beauty of lifeless flowers.
Everyone has experienced illness, and we will likely face it again. As humans, we are not meant to be flawless. The belief is that our beauty stems from imperfection, and there is value in acknowledging and cherishing the beauty found in vulnerability.
- Material invokes our senses and they tell stories
The materials emulate the texture, color, and structures of various afflictions of neurofibromatosis, deformity, and measles. Their shape, fit, and decoration reflect changing attitudes towards virtue. They transform our flaws into beautiful imperfections.