The Embodiment of Home
Category: Apparel
Competitions: Fashion Competition 2026
Home is a feeling, not a place - a philosophy embedded throughout this SS27 capsule collection, inspired by turtles and nomadic belonging. Multifunctional garments transition from city structure to floating coastal wear through convertible design and wrapping ties. Sustainability drives every decision: mono-fibre construction enables end-of-life recycling, dead stock and recycled materials reduce waste, and digital development minimises physical sampling. The focused look: a trench and trousers made entirely from silk, without traditional fastenings — embodies this approach. The trench transforms into a skirt by folding the body in on itself and reconfiguring its ties, while its collar weaves together wasted silk offcuts from other looks in the collection, adding pattern and colour without introducing new fibres. Styled with preloved bikini, heels, rings, and watch, the look gives existing apparel new life. Inspired by my own movements between homes and the small mementos that quickly made each one feel like home, the collection's multifunctional approach and wrapping fastenings reflect nomadic notions of belonging.
