About Me
Hi, I am Sofia, a Fashion graduate from Kingston University.
I am a fashion designer and artist with a strong passion for ballet. To create my designs, I like to experiment with draping and unconventional materials and construction methods to create unique pieces that challenge traditional fashion norms, revealing beauty in imperfection and celebrating uniqueness.
As a designer, I aim to challenge ideals of perfection by embracing rawness and process. My work celebrates the beauty found in effort, repetition, and imperfection, shifting focus from polished outcomes to the emotional truth behind creation. I aim to elevate what is often overlooked, revealing strength in fragility and redefining how beauty is perceived.
INSPIRATION
Inspired by the hidden beauty within the relentless pursuit of perfection.
My inspiration began with my own experience in ballet, which I practiced for many years. Dancing taught me discipline, expression, and the pursuit of perfection that is never quite reached. I was drawn to the contrast between the elegance on stage and the intense, often invisible work behind it. This emotional and physical tension sparked the concept of focusing not on the final performance, but on the raw process behind it.
Pointe shoes, essential in ballet, typically last about 10 hours per pair due to their construction. After years of dancing, I had collected many “dead” shoes. Rather than discard them, I decided to reuse them as the main inspiration for my project. Their wear and tear became a symbol of resilience and effort. By giving them new life, I wanted to celebrate the beauty in what is often hidden, overlooked, or considered imperfect in the pursuit of art.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Pointes Brisées
Research
Pointe shoes deconstruction
Photographer: Xinyuan Yan
DETAIL
I explored ballet’s raw beauty by pairing garments with dance to reveal new material perspectives.
Garments and fabrics come alive through movement, revealing their dynamic nature. As the dancer interacts with the materials, each motion highlights the different fabric’s characteristics and transformation. The choreography emphasizes how movement can alter our perception of textiles, showcasing their versatility and responsiveness. This exploration offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between body and materials, illustrating how motion can redefine the essence of garments. Video by Ember Pan.
Graceful yet unfinished; beauty in the effort, the flaws, and the in-between moments.
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