Suit Yourself
June 2026
Exploration of masculinity, femininity and societies expectations on gender through fashion.
Behind the Designs
This three-ensemble fashion collection explores elements of both femininity and masculinity through what is considered menswear and womenswear through materials, techniques, and style lines. The use of contrasting materials, satin and suiting, demonstrates the tension between what is considered feminine or masculine. Satin has historically been associated with femininity, softness, and formal wear whereas suiting is linked to ideas of masculinity, structure, and authority. By bringing these fabrics together in a single collection, it challenges conventional assumptions of gender within fashion, garments, silhouettes, and methods of construction.
Influenced by both Harris Reed and Thom Browne collections rooted in gender fluidity, 'Suit Yourself' draws inspiration from contemporary discussions around gender as a social construct and encourages viewers to question the ways fashion reinforces ideas of masculinity and femininity. Tailoring techniques often associated with menswear have been reinterpreted through dresses, skirts, and fitted silhouettes, while elements traditionally considered feminine are presented alongside structured forms and details inspired by menswear. Through this visual and conceptual exchange, the garments demonstrate that many techniques, materials, and design principles used within the fashion industry are not inherently gendered, but have become associated with gender through social evolution and historical tradition.
Curated for a range of identities, 'Suit Yourself' presents clothing as a form of self expression, challenging social ideas of gender and identity. By blending masculine and feminine design elements, the garments explore gender fluidity and encourage discussion about fashion’s role in shaping contemporary identity. After all clothing has no gender, it's just fabric so 'Suit Yourself'