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This Central Saint Martins shirt project explores the transition into corporate adulthood through the lens of anti-conformity.
Inspired by my peers entering the traditional corporate workforce, the collection documents their daily resistance against rigid dress codes. I focused on their utilitarian customisation of standard office shirts—deconstructing them, cutting into the fabrication, and layering them with casual hoodies and technical bags to preserve their identity within a corporate environment.
The final designs below re-engineer the traditional smart shirt into a contemporary, subverted silhouette.
The final garment is an oversized smart shirt re-engineered with an integrated backpack to merge tailoring with functional utility.
Specifically catering to skate culture, this design offers an alternative silhouette with details preferred for movement and a relaxed look.
