At first sight, the collection by South Korea-born designer Minky Ha seems like a series of costumes from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; however, these futuristic fashionable pieces were created with the intention to give capitalism a different mode of manifestation.
Entitled 'What Men Live By?,' this collection is full of symbolism and metaphors. The idea behind each outfit is to represent a different stage in someone's life in capitalism. Some pieces cover the body from head to toe, while others from shoulders to toes, either way these suits make a strong visual statement because of their chunky appearance and bizarre cuts. These large and extravagant ensembles wrap the body in a way that make the models look like they are wearing chic sumo suits.
Styled with gravity-defying, hip pony tails and funky wigs, the designs by Minky Ha are hard to comprehend but fascinating to see.
Eccentric Metaphorical Ensembles
Minky Ha Uses Fashion to Create Statements About Capitalism
Trend Themes
1. Symbolic Fashion - Exploring the use of fashion as a medium to convey deeper meanings and messages about societal issues like capitalism.
2. Metaphorical Ensembles - Creating visually striking outfits that represent different stages and aspects of life within capitalism.
3. Chunky Futurism - Embracing bold and unconventional cuts and structures to create avant-garde and futuristic fashion pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Opportunities for designers to push boundaries and use fashion as a vehicle for storytelling and social commentary.
2. Art and Culture - Exploration of fashion as a form of artistic expression, blurring the lines between traditional art and design.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Adopting bold, eccentric designs in sustainable fashion to challenge conventional norms and promote conscious consumption.