Break to Open is a collection centered around my personal ongoing experience in eating disorder recovery. The greatest crippling fear of the eating disorder is weight gain. Recovering from any mental illness includes mental shifts, but an eating disorder also generally requires physical shifts. Experiencing both in tandem creates an inexplicable feeling of suffering. The silhouettes in my collection convey a sense of entrapment coupled with a desperation for comfort.
Photographer: Andrea Maris
Model: Georgia Mugisha
Edison, New Jersey
Sportswear