Royalty wrapped in black silk taffeta.
Black silk taffeta gown with black floral lace, flared sleeves.
Black silk taffeta gown with black floral lace and floral lace panel with hand-sewn rhinestones.
Silk taffeta gown with black floral lace and floral lace panel with hand-sewn rhinestones.
Black silk taffeta gown with black floral lace, flared sleeves.
Industry and automation consume us—work must stay vital to survive. This idea, paraphrasing Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely’s words, feels more relevant than ever in a world where profit suffocates creativity. We’ve lost sight of making art for discovery, not just what sells. With his kinetaic sculpture Homage to New York, Tinguely embraced chaos. My thesis does the same—handcrafted, imperfect, alive. It rejects hollow trends and influencer clout. New York’s edge has dulled, but this is a rebellion—a love letter to the city’s grit, soul, and raw humanity.
Photographer: Macey Keung
Model: Liz Wood
New Jersey
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