2023-chelsea-jean-lamm-fashion
technical description

Analogue paper collage, digitalised and transferred on the humanbody. Paper images found in second hand print media, digital print on silk satin. Tulle, Swarovski and glass beads. laser-cutting and hand-sewing.

concept

Designer Chelsea Jean Lamm embraces the vision of a future where humanity and technology coexist in harmony with nature. With pieces that feature striking cyborg elements and nods to artificial intelligence, this collection challenges us to consider what it means to be human and to embrace the limitless potential of our interconnected world. Drawing inspiration from bestiaries of the Middle Ages, the garments transport us to an otherworldly realm where utopian creatures reign supreme and the boundaries between human, animal, and machine are blurred. Each outfit tells a powerful story, making the wearer feel invincible and warrior-like.

tags
Artificial Intelligence, Bestiary, Cyborg, Harmony, Machines, Medieval, Nature, Post-Human
year
2024
category
Fashion
object type
Bodypiece, Shoes
historical summary

ITS Contest Application year: 2023
Application area: Fashion
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist

techniques
Beading, Collage, Deconstructing, Digital Printing, Hand Cutting, Hand Stitching, Lasercutting
colors
Multicolor
materials
Crystals, Elastic Tulle, Glass Beads, Silk Satin, Silk Taffeta
note: this digital archive is a new project - work in progress. If you notice any inaccuracies please write to collection@itsweb.org.