Main goals:
Fabricate a costume that combines the use of nature, sportswear and team mascots
Themes & Audience
A reflection piece for myself
The idea of trying to blend in, whatever the setting may be
Social camouflage
Conceptual solutions:
During my years in Jr. High and High School the goal of trying to blend in was at the forefront of my mind. One of the ways in which I attempted to do so was by associating myself with sportswear which was popular at the time. By trying to blend in the opposite outcome occurred and I unintentionally stood out even more. This costume plays with that idea heavily. I paired complementary colors together to bring more attention to the look while utilizing aspects of nature that are associated with blending in. I was also influenced by Hugh Cott, the scientist who first introduced camouflage from nature into wearable garments.