Vice City

Inspired by classic Hong Kong crime movies, I use anti-heroism themes as my starting point for a unique, quirky take on menswear. Translating the often graphic 'violence aesthetic' of films from 1980 to 2010, I consider both sides of the relentless conflict between police and street gangsters through a tragic perspective. The drama and destruction depicted in the films are reflected in the garments' fractured, intentionally incomplete forms. Deconstructed power silhouettes are juxtaposed against louche gangster style.
Each look is designed based on the character's personality, identity, and experiences, culminating in the story's ending. Chaos and conflict are translated into singular looks, and the aftermath of violence is seen through dishevelled layers, nature dyeing prints, and rifle laser-beam motifs.
I explore the complex duality of human nature: reality is never black and white. The cost of conflict is never borne solely by the individual. Like a ripple effect, the trauma extends to innocent bystanders and the family and friends who suffer for your choices.