YouAreDrivingMeIntoManicis an 8-body Transeasonal 2023 unisex collection by Maya WilliamsAugustincic of bluejeanorbit. The collection is inspired by 90’s grunge, human anatomy and Victorian harlots. These timely influences have created a sense of cool nostalgia and sleaze, and is infused into unassumed silhouettes, considered prints, and high-end textures.
This collection has a strong focus on sustainable elements, all while exploring reconstructed ideas, deconstructed features, and refined details. A range of recycled fabric prints, deadstock materials, and upcycled fabrics have been considered, as sustainability is a key feature throughout this collection. Community is another important value that had been highlighted during the planning and development process, and this has been achieved by working with local printing company Next State.
Next State Print is Melbourne-based fabric printer, located in Thornbury, who offer a boutique range of recycled cottons and polyesters, which have been evidenced within this collection.
Next State is accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia, and they strive for sustainability as a brand value (Next State 2022). They achieve this by offering print-on-demand production, increasing recycled yarns made from PET, offering organic yarns, and ensuring a safe work environment within the international suppliers that they work closely with (Next State 2022).
Nostalgia and industry trends have shaped the research development of You’re Driving Me Into Manic 2023, through the likes of notable collections, including; Blumarine Resort 23, Y/Project SS23, Vivienne Westwood SS22, and Dsquared2 Resort 23 (Vogue 2022). Human anatomy and Victorian harlots have also shaped the development process of this collection. Anatomical boning, sleazy cut-outs and layering are some elements that have been derived from these themes (Recollections 22). The use of lace and other tactile textures have also been transformed into a modern-grunge take on Victorian frills and fashion, with the use of deconstruction and metal applique, which has been created with off-cuts and thrifted hardwares.
Next State. 2022. Sustainability | Next State. [online] Available at: <https://nextstateprint.com/sustainability/> Recollections. 2022. Dressing During the Victorian Era - Recollections Blog. [online] Available at: <https://recollections.biz/blog/dressing-victorian-era/> Vogue. 2022. Fashion Shows: Fashion Week, Runway, Designer Collections. [online] Available at: <https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows>
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Pictured: Maya Williams Augustincic Photography: Ettienne Schober Shot on 35mm film
utilising ethical and sustainable practices.
capsule collection.
composition: recycled denim remnant (100% cotton) colour: navy description: strapless midi dress with straps, hip extensions and 3D neckline.
composition: recycled wool (50%) recycled cotton (50%) colour: black, grey description: knit textured arm warmers.
composition: voile remnant (100% polyester) upcycled denim (100% cotton) recycled canvas (100% cotton)
colour: green, blue, grey, black, white.
description: assymmetrical corsetted mini dress with pleats, belt and faux fly.
composition: recycled wool (50%) recycled cotton (50%)
colour: black, grey
description: mini crop jumper with flared sleeves, cargo pocket and strap closures.
composition: printed twill (100% cotton) colour: black, purple, white description: cropped, fitted suit jacket with breast pocket and rever collar.
CROP TOP composition: denim remnant (100% cotton) colour: indigo description: cropped assymmetrical top with D-ring hardware along hem and CB zip closure.
MAXI SKIRT composition: printed twill (100% cotton) colour: black, purple, white description: assymetrical maxi cargo skirt with curve panels, cargo pockets, and belt loops.
My capsule collection range plan captures a variety of hero garments and commercial pieces, which come together to create the dark whimsical themes of ‘you are driving me into manic’ (Fall 2023).
