MA Fashion Artefact
Humanity grew up outdoors, understanding themselves in relation to the natural world of physical things. Real things. Our brains evolved in response to outdoor challenges. Nature makes sense to us on a very deep level. So why donât we go somewhere only I know? Envision girls getting up to check phones and laptops for updates, traveling in streams of unknown people, working behind screens, eating from plastic and paper. Fast food, fast trains, forgettable days. The aim for Somewhere Only I Know was to develop a collection that inspires girls to go places; outside and real. A collection with the idea of a moving home; leaving everything you know, taking just the things you need. Nomads take all their belongings with them, while urbanites feel confined and restricted by theirs. A collection consisting of eight different pieces that form a complementary and complete set that can be carried and used by one person. Instrumentality, aesthetics and symbolism are important aspects of the collection. Anne Floor ten Have is a Dutch designer with an eye for functionality and innovation, a knack for creative craftsmanship and a clear idea of purpose. Her concepts are often âtransportationsâ: taking something from somewhere and applying the design. In the recent past boating gear, rollercoasters and jets have been transformed to fashion and artefacts. Anne holds a FdA in Accessories, a BA from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and a Master Artefacts at the London College of Fashion. She lives in Amsterdam but wants to live everywhere.