Descension

The wearer of this collection is the bold, socially-conscious Gen-Z’er. They are a single, free-spirited queer individual who hustles by day to chase their creative dreams and lets loose at night. On a typical Friday night, you can find them at a warehouse rave with lights flashing and music thumping. This is where they feel at home.

The collection draws inspiration from the subculture and lifestyle of the consumer, as well as from the forms and behaviors of terrestrial arthropods. Just like millipedes and cockroaches, queer creative communities took shelter in the basements and warehouses of their urban environments and created new, thriving homes when the apocalypse threatened to take hold.

Innovative silhouettes, gender-neutral appeal, and waste-free production set this collection apart. The pleated parachute pants feature over 400 hand-pleated squares, creating captivating textures, and three-dimensional puffer forms add an air of futurism. Inventive yet utilitarian, the garments boast sensible materials, robust construction, ample pockets, and a relaxed fit — perfect for daily wear or vibrant nightlife.

Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, all materials were sourced second-hand from local designers and producers. All scraps and offcuts have been transformed into the filling of the puffer garments, creating a completely waste-free production process.