Honeymoon is a project I completed during my second year of study at Central Saint Martins. It was conceptually driven by and executed during my jury duty. Serving on the jury for three months during the unraveling of a domestic violence case, I became deeply intrigued by this complex side of the female psyche and the concept of romanticising an aggressor. While sharing specific court case details is strictly forbidden, I channeled this intense psychological exploration and illustrated it throughout the collection
The research slide featured above compiles archival imagery, cinematic documentation, and mixed-media collages alongside my own original paintings and mark-making. The header video features a re-edited clip from the 1963 film Blood Feast, a primary cinematic influence for the collection's palette and mood. Additional visual research explores the film's stark, visceral aesthetics alongside the structured silhouettes of early 1960s menswear tailoring.
Below is a curated series of self-shot and edited imagery showcasing the finalised garments.
Garments I made include:
The pink slip shirt and pin stripe shorts - made out of end of roll fabrics donated to Central Saint Martins and second had lace and trims.
The canvas overcoat - I hand painted.
The inside red leather waistcoat - made out of leather that Loewe donated for this project.
The vintage fur collar and jewellery were added for styling.
Above is the final design and flat drawings of each item of clothing made, some fabric samples and print shown on garment.
There are some design development examples below. A mixture of sketches, collages, fabric samples (including samples for the hand painted coat) as well as photos I took draping existing garments on a male model, experimenting with different silhouettes and the idea of scrunching silk undergarments under an overcoat.
Final line up for this project, in colour as well as black and white.
