**inc.onstructionin.flux** stems from a personal fascination with the rigid, solid features of present-day skyscrapers and the architectural decisions behind them. Their grandiosity conveys an air of masculinity to me. This collection aims to infuse these masculine traits into the shapes and structures of the pieces. Textiles, by contrast, naturally reflect a certain femininity through their adaptability and fluidity.
The patterns in the collection are inspired by buildings I admire, while the metal rings, eyelets, and strings echo specific architectural and engineering techniques, adding a tactile, industrial quality to the designs. The models’ varied heights and genders are intentional choices, reinforcing a dynamic vision for the future.
I believe femininity represents the way forward, while masculinity feels tied to a more rigid, receding past. The fluidity and adaptability of femininity hold untapped potential for shaping a more inclusive and tender society, contrasting with the tradition of masculine rigidity. In a world still dominated by masculine ideals, I wanted to highlight the strength femininity has given me and how it can reshape the spaces we occupy.
London itself is a city perpetually under construction, with building sites shadowing me wherever I go. The city is in constant flux, with an influx of new buildings - skeletal structures sprouting in major areas from Hackney Wick to Woolwich, resulting in an almost uncanny uniformity. This architectural homogeneity is reflected in my fabric choices, which are minimal and restrained.
Globally, cities adopt a copy-paste approach to skyscrapers, a visual metaphor for society’s tendency to reward masculine traits while overshadowing the fluidity and adaptability of femininity. Fashion, however, offers a space for renegotiation—where the values of femininity and masculinity can be re-examined, and their power structures reconsidered.
This collection weaves together these elements, offering a romantic but critical take on the architectural landscape and society we inhabit. Through this fusion of fashion and architecture, I hope to inspire reflection on how we can reshape not only our physical spaces but also the values that define them.
