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[Assemble]

Name
Simone Schmidt Adrian
Education degree
Master
Subject area
Design
Study programme
Fashion, Clothing and Textiles - New Landscapes for Change
Institute
Architecture and Design
Year
2017

My graduate project, Assemble, challenges the gender neutral fashion.

Based upon a conceptual approach I'm trying to create a space - inspired by UN’s Sustainability Goal 5 on Gender Equality, to explore the relation between masculinity and femininity.

 

 

Research/Process

I see the diversity as a driving force in our society which plays an essential part to create and maintain equilibrium. 

Illustration
Draping
The collection is designed for consumers who use fashion as a vehicle for communicating identity.
Final garments: Trenchcoats

I wish to reconsider unisex which is often something visually neutral, monochrome and oversize for a more distinct aesthetic that challenges gender stereotypes in an attempt to situate my work in the fluid boundaries between biological and socially constructed gender. 

"I am interested in creating a stronger link between consumer and garment for at more sustainable fashion future.

In this sense, I am also inspired by Goal 12 on Responsible Production and Consumption. My main tool for working towards this goal is a celebration of craft.

My use of small scale producers and traditional craftmanship demonstrates a dedication to materiality, experiment, raw expression and irregularity for a hopefully longer product life."

Photo: Noam Griegst
Photo: Noam Griegst
Photo: Noam Griegst
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Gender equality (5)
Responsible consumption and production (12)