A Portrait of The Anarchist As A Working Man, Collectie Arnhem 2023
About the collection
The starting point of the collection was the word “CHAIN”, with The Chain issue of
MacGuffin magazine as inspiration. Throughout the process, this concept was collectively
reinterpreted and developed. Initial silhouette proposals were created through drapings
that were made with deadstock workwear provided by HAVEP. By reconstructing
contemporary workwear, a storyline arose which sees all models as individual characters,
breaking free from the chain of command.
The models and garments exist in different
stages of the process of reclaiming their individuality, identity and freedom. The workwear
itself, which embodies repetition and anonymity within a larger system, expands and
transforms throughout the collection. This is supplemented with historical techniques
such as smocking and knitting, which reference ideas of interconnectedness and chain
reactions. Exaggerated silhouettes move from thin and elongated to enlarged and
voluminous, in varying degrees of bodily restriction.
Reflective silver stripes, bright blue and neon yellow fabrics sparkle between
oppressive blacks and greys, while pink and beige tones soften.
Recycled twill cotton,
metal constructions and heavy patchwork complement delicate mesh and sculptural
knitwear made of deadstock yarns. Finishings like a double topstitch in contrasting
colours and raw edges are copied from workwear garments referenced during research.
Accessories like metal shoes, handbags and earplugs were developed in collaboration
with Product Design students.
Film
This film tells the story of workers breaking free from the chain of command. To
represent this concept, the set design consists of a maze inside an industrial warehouse.
Mirroring and multiplication in shadows are used to illustrate the magnitude of masses
and repetition. The models start out walking in a robotic fashion, and get more free and
individualistic throughout — representing their journey to self-actualisation and finding
liberation collectively.
A PORTRAIT OF AN ANARCHIST AS A WORKING MAN from ArtEZ Fashion Design Arnhem on Vimeo.
Designers
Finnean Bustin | Darina Denisova | Hannah Hasler | Christiaan Kock | Lisa Kostenko |
Madelief de Lange | Fieke Lenders | Alyne Li | Simi Liew | Kelly Meiling | Jennika
Nooteboom | Sophie-Marie Ordo | Loreta Rogule | Nouka Rous | Yajing Wang
Collectie Arnhem is an annual collaborative project for third-year students of the
Bachelor Fashion Design at ArtEZ University of the Arts. The class develops, designs and
presents a cohesive collection under guidance of three tutors. The various tasks involved
in creating a collection, including production, promotion and financing, challenge
students and prepare them for their internship and graduation year.
Instagram: @collectiearnhem
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