FIT Future of Fashion 2024

PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS

A young woman poses confidently on an indoor stairwell with muted orange and beige walls. She stands with one foot on a higher step and the other on a lower one, striking a strong, angular pose that emphasizes her legs and posture. She wears a vintage-inspired two-piece set featuring a structured long-sleeve blazer and miniskirt, both printed with a wood-veneer pattern. A pale yellow scarf is tucked into the blazer's collar, adding contrast to the earthy tones. She finishes the look with sheer

A 60s-inspired custom wood-veneer print miniskirt and blazer suit with scarf.

A woman is photographed from behind as she steps through a doorway into a dimly lit stairwell with warm orange and beige walls. Her left hand rests lightly on the doorframe, and her chin-length bob is sleek and neatly styled. She wears a matching blazer and miniskirt set printed with a wood-veneer pattern. The jacket features two vertical vents at the back and structured waist straps in place of pockets. On the blazer's right strap, a small affixed patch displays the designer’s smile logo.

Back view of wood-veneer print blazer and miniskirt suit.

A woman stands in the middle of a dimly lit hallway, facing the camera with a composed, slightly serious expression. She wears a structured short-sleeve yellow shirt featuring a pointed collar and a center front closure made of discreet hook-and-eye tape. A small adjuster fastens at the collar, echoing the matching side-waist adjusters that shape the shirt’s silhouette. She pairs it with a miniskirt printed in a wood-veneer pattern, creating visual contrast between texture and tone. Model holds

Yellow poplin shirt has hook-and-eye closure and waist adjusters. Worn with wood-veneer print skirt.

A woman poses in a dimly lit stairwell with warm orange and beige walls, stretching her arms across the doorway to frame herself in a bold, angular stance. She wears a sleeveless, fitted brown tunic paired with matching trousers that flare at the bottom, creating a sleek yet retro-inspired silhouette. A matching self belt with metal hardware serves as a belt loop keeper, subtly defining the waist. A pale yellow scarf is tied around her neck and styled over her head like a hood, softly framing he

Sleeveless tunic with self belt and flared trousers, styled with pale yellow cap and matching scarf.

A woman is captured from the back as she stands in a doorway, one hand resting on the doorframe and the other raised to touch the top of her head. She glances over her shoulder with a soft, enigmatic expression. She wears a sleeveless brown tunic that is belted at the waist and flares slightly at the hem, paired with matching flared trousers. The self belt with metal hardware cinches the waist, enhancing the fitted silhouette. This is a back view of the outfit, showcasing its clean lines and smo

Back view of sleeveless tunic with self belt and trousers, styled with pale yellow cap and scarf.

This collection is a journey toward self-acceptance, embracing flaws that once felt like setbacks. It has taken time to appreciate my clumsiness, my smile, and the little imperfections that make me who I am. My logo is my smile, a reminder that what I once saw as imperfect is a defining part of me. Inspired by '60s aesthetics and midcentury-modern design, my collection blends sleek silhouettes with organic textures, including a custom woodgrain print, highlighting the beauty of irregularity.

Credits

Photographer: Mia Longden
Model: Izabella Bock

Izabella Bock

Izabella Bock

New Jersey

Sportswear

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