Departure

Model wears a fitted, spiral-collar, russet-brown leather jacket over a mint-green rib-knit top with draping and silk fringe threading. She also wears purple, floral-printed cropped pants with a screen-printed chiffon over-layer.

Fitted, spiral-collar leather jacket over a draped rib-knit top with silk fringe threading

Back view focused on the leather jacket's open back zipper. Mint-green top peaks out through the opening.

Leather jacket features a back zip

Side view showing the leather jacket's collapsing collar, the engineered pockets, and the sleeve zippers

Details: collapsed collar, engineered pockets, sleeve zippers for a custom fit

Model wears a sleeveless purple leather top and cropped purple pants.

Purple leather top with collapsing hem. Pleated-waist cropped pants.

Back torso shot of model wearing an open-back, sleeveless, purple, leather top. It is decorated with a traditional Japanese pattern.

Details: open back, hand-punched motif, antique snaps

While emphasizing the woman wearing the clothes, rather than the other way around, I indulged in fabrics, colors, prints, and textures to create odd yet unrestrictive garments for my collection, Departure. I was inspired by a range of cultural influences, from Argentinian gauchos to traditional Japanese patterns: Argentina because it is my nationality and my favorite place to be. Japan for its influences on Western art and fashion. I have realized that where I am from and where I would like to go are far apart geographically, but in my designs I can bring them together in a unique clash of aesthetics.

Credits

Photographer: Jay Austin
Model: Thea Tian

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Matteo Chaux

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