The inspiration for my final project came during a ride to reserve duty, inspired by the song "Nothing is Sad" by Eviatar Banai. The song reflects the tension between its painful lyrics and joyful melody, much like the reality of our lives.
Throughout my life, I have engaged with the world of camouflage and its dual role as both a protective and concealing tool. I wanted to explore the connection between everyday defense mechanisms and military defenses, and to examine how clothing can serve as a shield.
My collection uses colors and prints that create an illusion – at first glance, everything appears cheerful, but up close, tears and sad, painful motifs are revealed. In this project, I draw inspiration from military cuts and my everyday clothes in which I feel protected, using materials such as leather, raffia, heavy denim, and wool, which allow for the conflict between protection and roughness. The clothes are composed of layers that allow control over the degree of exposure and incorporate technologies like thermal screens and speakers. The collection is a streetwear collection for both men and women, addressing our struggle with a complex reality and the control of appearance as part of personal protection.
