Photo/Creative/Producer: SANDiiA | @xsandiia; Talent/Model: TALÏHA | @thelastbirdinthesky; Stylist: Ron Ben | @_ronben_; Hair: Jinju | @Jinjubaehair; Digi Tech: Will Azcona | @willazcona; Studio: Kendall Connor Pack | @kendallconnorpack; Light Assist: Jeriflex | @jeriflex & Kinsey Ball | @kinseyball; Pucci, Issey Miyake, & Jean Paul Gaultier pieaces provided by Pechuga Vintage | @pechuga_vintage; Special thanks to @milk
STAGE 1
LARVA (CATERPILLAR)
JACQUEMUS X PUCCI FW15
STAGE 2
INSIDE THE COCOON
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER X MANOLO BLANHIK
STAGE 3
THE ART OF BREAKING FREE
ISSEY MIYAKE X STYLIST MADE SKIRT
STAGE 4
FIRST WINGS Interaction with Nature
WITH ACNE STUDIOS
STAGE 5
FULL FORM
ISSEY MIYAKE FW98 X DIOMADIS X BEBE
Did you know 90% of the earth's species are insects?
This project draws a parallel between the transformative journey of life and the metamorphosis of a moth/butterfly. Each phase and experience contributes uniquely to shaping who you are meant to become, emphasizing that every step is significant and necessary, regardless of how challenging or uncomfortable it may seem at the time.
Embrace discomfort as a catalyst for personal growth and understanding that obstacles are not barriers, but opportunities for development.
When moths break out of their shell, they have to pump hemolymph (insect blood) from their abdomen to inflate their baby wings. This takes time, but they are already equipped with the patience to strengthen them.
You are already given the things that you need. You just have to trust, even though you might feel that your wings are too small.
The process might take hours, weeks, years, but you can trust that in due time you’ll learn to fly. To break free. Only then will you understand personal freedom and fulfillment.