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“Ollie” Bachelor Thesis collection 2024



My collection is a deliberate commentary on class differences, juxtaposing the street-style culture of skate and youth with the elegance of upper-class women in designer clothes. This fusion goes beyond challenging the norms of class and style; it sparks a dialogue about existing class divisions in the fashion industry. Moreover, it functions as a cultural reinterpretation, urging a reevaluation of what defines style, status, and personal expression. The central theme of my collection lies in challenging the traditional notion that high end brands and designers, that usually produce garments for an upper class customer tend often to use youth culture as one of their main sources of inspiration as well as gather the unique Zeitgeist in order to know what is contemporary. However, my collection reverses this narrative, demonstrating luxury fashion that inspires and shapes the aesthetic of skate silhouettes. This deliberate inversion disrupts established categories, prompting contemplation on the mutual relationship between those  two fashion worlds. The transformation of the iconic Anna Wintour persona into a skater within my collection explores class distinctions, highlighting the evolving landscape where traditional symbols of luxury are being reinterpreted and reclaimed by younger generations. This approach not only challenges established fashion hierarchies but also satirizes the exclusive norms ingrained in the industry.


In crafting my collection, I extensively dive into a diverse array of research materials to construct a compelling narrative around the needed archetypes. The significance of workwear and denim influences is crucial, where the utilitarian details such as pockets, buttons, and latches define the functional and durable nature of these garments in youth culture. Additionally, I infuse distinctive prints inspired by skate culture, Prints in this world include elements like magazine titles, beverage brands, and provocative slogans. An intriguing visual element is achieved through the transformation of thermo-fleece fabric into a shirred floral fabric. Furthermore, alongside the influences of workwear and skate fashion, the collection seamlessly integrates the details of a Chanel jacket and tweed fabric. Luxurious embellishments like pearls, beads, and buttons, coupled with classic Chanel chains, bags, and accessories, play a pivotal role in shaping the overall aesthetic as well as the treatment of distressing being appied to it. This mix of materials allows me to draw inspiration from the classic skater archetypes and transform them into “high-end” garments, forming the foundation for my concept.

A notable example within the collection involves the metamorphosis of the worn Dickies jacket archetype into a chanel tweed jacket. This transformation preserves the opulent look of a Chanel original while infusing it with workwear-inspired elements, including patchworked tweed, distressing and gorsgrain broken pearls.

These diverse materials collectively serve as the cornerstone of my garment and textile research. They not only guide the meticulous selection of fabrics, textures, and detailing but also underscore the symbiotic relationship between workwear and luxury garments. The utilitarian aspects, such as pockets and buttons, significantly influence the construction and shape of the garments, while the almost couture elements, such as pearls, beads and bows, inform the choices in textiles, embellishments and detailing.








Casual separates (2022) 



In collaboration with Everett Law
Photography by Fion O’toole



Mackintosh  (2023)



 
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Trenchcoat (2023)