Inspired by the largest organism on Earth, Mycelium.
Sophie wears the Leotia dress that features adjustable puff sleeves and hand painted detail around the lace cutout neckline that mimics fungus growing on trees .
Naomi wears the Leaiana Mock Neck Dress in Orange Sherbet with the Dosa Sash set.
The mockneck dress is graded to be available in sizes XS-L.
The mockneck dress is graded to be available in sizes XS-L.
Layered overtop is the Amanita polo, a one-of-a-kind reworked piece.
Cheng wears the one-of-a-kind Loma top, made with vintage teal and taupe floral fabric, featuring a scalloped lilac collar with metallic green overlay.
Cheng also wears the fucsia Mara ruffle skirt, made with an adjustable waist to fit sizes XS-XL.
Cheng also wears the fucsia Mara ruffle skirt, made with an adjustable waist to fit sizes XS-XL.
Readings from Adrienne Maree Brown's 'Emergent Strategy' draw comparisons between elements of nature and the relationships between emergence and movements for social justice.
Adrienne calls out Mycelium as "the part of the fungus that grows underground in thread-like formations. It connects roots to one another and breaks down plant material to create healthier ecosystems. Interconnectedness. Remediation. Detoxification."
Adrienne calls out Mycelium as "the part of the fungus that grows underground in thread-like formations. It connects roots to one another and breaks down plant material to create healthier ecosystems. Interconnectedness. Remediation. Detoxification."
These musings as well as time spent foraging in Pacific Northwestern forests have given me a seemingly endless spring of inspiration. Vibrant colors paired with foresty jewel tones, full and fluttering textures, and organic lines have all been points of inspiration for these pieces.
Mushroom props were made by CR Hollis with Paper Mache, Acrylic paint, rhinestones, and a rubber coating fit for indoors or outdoor use.
Special thank you to Gabrielle Arnold of Stonelight Film for helping me beautifully capture this collection, as well as Conner Reed Lyons for film photography, and to models Naomi Likayi, Cheng Lee, and Sophie Tawa.
See the full collection short film here.
