CANDID EXPLORATIONs

A few weeks ago I visited London in an effort to re-spark my creative imagination. During my visit, I went to Dover Street Market, (a common routine at this point anytime I’m in London) to view the current assortment of showrooms from the biggest brands in fashion right now.

Gigantic displays and sculptures surround the elaborate and avant-garde showrooms, each one more extravagant than the last. However, it was on the top floor, next to the café, where I found the spark I was looking for. It was none other than a few deconstructed pieces from Comme De Garcons.

After being shown some of the most impressive, new and cutting-edge pieces that the world’s biggest fashion brands had to offer, it was here in the modestly displayed showroom that featured clothes that had been meticulously deconstructed to the very last detail that intrigued me most. Later, after a considerable amount of time I found myself still fascinated with the idea of destroying a finished piece of clothing yet somehow creating something entirely new. This led me to experiment with silhouettes by deconstructing and adding to existing garments.

altered mantle gown jacket with pin details

altered arachnid wool suit jacket

altered DOUBLE-BREASTED wool jacket with pin details

This ongoing process has taught me a lot about the importance of deconstruction and how sometimes instead of seeking perfection and harmony we should embrace our faults and build upon them. And while I know this is the start of my journey and I still have a long way to go, I believe that I have found a passion for deconstruction. There’s a quote from the legendary designer Yohji Yamamoto, who was known for his rebellious and revolutionary approach to fashion, “I think perfection is ugly. Somewhere in the things humans make, I want to see the scars, failure, disorder, distortion.”