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This Costume line is an extension of a previous work — Hanbok Cowboys 2023.

This series of wearables is a visualization of a Western landscape where Samurai's and Cowboys rule the frontier in tandem. This line redesigns the Classic Cowboy western costume, taking inspirations from Samurai armor and Hanbok garment construction. This project consists of a series of wearables visualizing cultural displacement in a Western context, while exploring examples of excessive Western theatricality. The collection combines structured elements with soft sculptural details made from felt, alongside intricate beading. The construction of its materials finds inspiration in Scandinavian felt applique, and Japanese samurai armour. This project plays with themes of American masculinity and the false “costumed” image of the West. each design is hand patterned playing with sharp outlines and soft materials. each costume works with appliqué detailing and hand stitched beading.