My graduate collection was inspired by the clowns of the early 1900s that takes the element of maneuvered happiness and channels it into sophisticated and structured looks. My designs are not intended to be childlike, rather, they highlight the contradiction of being exuberant while showing sophistication and elegance “in character”. I aim to honor clowns’ happy yet dramatic spirit. I adapted the clown’s traditional baggy and vibrant costumes and transformed them into fitted and tailored garments that convey optimism, yet remain sensitive to the idea of depression and its extensions.