ROGUE
Diving into the world of the cowboy revealed a wardrobe aimed at protection and durability. These garments were only made for men to wear since women were not typically the ones working this rancher role. The cowboy uniform was fitted for a life of grit and hard work, from chaps that protected you while riding your horse to boots made for anything you might encounter. The question then came, how can these garments that exude “masculine hardness” be taken to create something more delicate, yet just as powerful in a different way? To answer this, the collection takes on the striking silhouettes of the 80’s and 90’s while focusing on western wear elements to create a wardrobe of interesting abstract silhouettes.
The collection is meant to challenge the notion of western wear and how its integrity changes or stays the same through different designs. By analyzing and breaking down this masculine workwear, a new type of meaning is able to be seen through the garments. The combination of these details in tandem with a design world so far from the cowboy’s origin, allows the world of western wear to expand into new silhouettes that challenge the very essence of this American workwear.
In depth research of these frontiersmen was crucial to understanding why every part of their ensemble was important. From chaps that protected you while riding your horse to boots made for anything you might encounter, the cowboy lifestyle was one of grit and hard work. By taking the western wear research and collaging it with powerful silhouettes of the 80’s and 90’s, a collection of interesting abstract silhouettes emerged. These collages pushed the boundaries of what is considered functional fashion. The collection draws upon the ideas of freedom and opportunity present in the cowboy framework while pushing us to pave our own way in society.