island of luxury - is a collection that emerged from the question: How do an object, objectophilia, and objectification
relate to each other? Inspired by themes from the movies „Titane“ and „Crash,“ I explored the concept of being sexually
attracted to inanimate objects and its connection to the objectification of women in 1950s and 60s fashion.
In this collection, I allowed women to occupy space by creating car design-inspired shapes that are both comfortable
and lightweight to wear. These shapes embrace the body while also extending it in various ways. I drew inspiration from
classic mid-century couture silhouettes, incorporated street maps of my hometown for embroidery, repurposed car
advertisement slogans, and reimagined old shapes using new materials. Moreover, I prioritized the wearer as the ultimate
starting point.
As a result, I created 12 silhouettes that not only extend the body but also enhance the wearer‘s strength, beauty, and
self-belief.
