The Metamorphosis

Full-length front view. A zipped-up puffy down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a knit godet wide-neck maxi-dress, dip dyed in coffee.

A cocoon inspired down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a dip-dyed knit godet maxi dress.

Side view. A zipped-up, puffy, down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a knit godet maxi-dress, dip dyed in coffee.

A cocoon inspired down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a dip-dyed knit godet maxi dress.

Three-quarter view. A zipped-up, puffy, down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a knit godet maxi-dress, dip dyed in coffee.

A cocoon inspired down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a dip-dyed knit godet maxi dress.

Close-up view. A zipped-up, puffy, down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a knit godet maxi-dress, dip dyed in coffee.

A cocoon inspired down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a dip-dyed knit godet maxi dress.

Back view. A puffy down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a knit godet maxi-dress, dip dyed in coffee.

A cocoon inspired down-filled nylon rainwear jacket paired with a dip-dyed knit godet maxi dress.

My thesis collection shines a light on the complex journey a black woman faces when navigating societal expectations, an experience that leads to isolation, misunderstanding, and confusion. Despite this she emerges feeling empowered, seen, and beautiful. This change symbolizes a rebirth as she sheds her old self and embraces her purpose. This metamorphosis mirrors a caterpillar’s transition to a butterfly. The black woman discovers her innate beauty and strength, spreading her wings confidently as she embraces all facets of her identity.

Credits

Photographer: Nafisah Crumity
Model: Riza Adom

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Jada Wilkerson

Jada Wilkerson

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