Phyllis (noun)
Category: Apparel
Competitions: International
Based off the medieval urban tale: Phyllis (proper noun) and Aristotle by Jacque De Vitry. Following Aristotle, arguably the smartest man, falling for the seductive women; Phyllis. Even against Aristotles own teachings to his pupils, where he cautions about the charm of Phyllis, he faces public humiliation, endures the sadomasochistic relationship all for his beauty; Phyllis. Personally I find it hard to blame "Phyllis (noun)" for her beauty and desire to be desired. Placing myself in the shoes of Jacque's Aristotle and seeing my own addictions as my Phyllis (noun). Through the use of Reusing discarded leather belts, "Phyllis (noun)" questions the foundations of fashion, and it's destructive cycle of producing, consuming and ultimately discarding. The inconceiable damage being done to Earth, it's flora and fauna, and most importantly it's people can no longer be justified by inexpensive, expendable fast fashion. Through the demonstration of redesigning, discarded leather cowhide belts into a fitted bodice and head piece, "Phyllis (noun)" extendes upon the principles of "anti-fashion". Questioning the roots of "fashion design", tp suggest an alternative, irreproducible method of design. With each time the emsemble is worn, 'new' discarded belts would need to be fitted, to each individual wearer creating a design that extended beyond simply consuming, but instead extents to experiencing.
