An artist, an explorer, to embrace every experience in all its parts completely.
Tern - A species of seabird found across all continents. Known for their lengthy migrations, these birds traverse the longest distance out of any known species.
A desire to explore and experiment both internally and externally. This project serves as a point of introspection.
Research and Development
A culmination of the various references that birthed this project as well as a documentation its material creation.
“How can I accept a limited definable self when I feel, in me, all possibilities?“ - Anaïs Nin, The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vol. 1: 1931-1934
WWII British Motorcycle Dispatch Coat. Heavy Duty Rubberized Canvas.
French Army M35 Motorcycle Coat 1950s
Three Panel Pants - On Seam Buttoned Pocket Flaps
“You will never be able to experience everything. So please, do poetical justice to your soul and simply experience yourself.” - Albert Camus
Tern Trench Coat 100% Cotton Gabardine - Two layer double breasted feature allows the coat to be buttoned in a variety of ways. A hidden zipper and magnets allow for the bottom half of the jacket to be removed. This versatility is a continuation on my approach to sustainability. In total this coat can be styled a different way for every day of the month.
Long Sleeve Chinese Clasp Shirt - Vintage Handwoven Raw Silk from India
Garment Study
Caftan - Adygo-Alanian Tribe, 9th Century, Moschevaya Balka, Hermitage, St. Petersburg.
The approach to creating this garment differed slighty from the other two. It felt necessary to emrbace the handwoven qualities of this fabric. There is no visible top-stitching on this garment, all seams are french-seamed and each hem is finished with a slip stitch. Comprised of hundreds of handstitches the chinese knot claps are completely handmade. Each knot and claps is composed of a strip of silk folded and knotted by hand and then hand sewn to the garment. The unique selvedge ID of the fabric is included in collar interior.
Clasp placement.
Chinese Knots Photographed at Sunset
Chinese Knots Photographed at Sunset
“At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough. No record of it needs to be kept and you don't need someone to share it with or tell it to. When that happens — that letting go — you let go because you can.” Toni Morrison, Tar Baby