Afterlife Collection Magazine

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Reader, Welcome to the first volume of <strong>Afterlife</strong>. Let me introduce myself: I am the designer behind the collection and the editor of this magazine. Hello! To start, let me say I have been fascinated by fashion and come to think of it, fashion magazines, for as long as I can remember. This year, I had the amazing opportunity to create my own collection and this magazine, to share with you my vision of fashion. Fashion is undoubtedly powerful and transformative. That’s what I love about it. Look back through the 19th and 20th centuries: fashion has been one of the key visual and political indicators of each period, bringing its own richness to the historical landscape. From the 1920’s flapper dress that challenged women’s personal and sexual freedoms, the shift dress of the 1960’s the heralded the rise of the youth movement to the current genderless trends challenging gender conformity. Fashion’s ability to spark social change has led to significant shifts for humanity and I think we are on the brink of the next seismic shift: towards sustainable and ethical fashion. For me, that is not only about creating fashion that considers its impact but fashion that connects with the wearer. This collection and magazine are about transformation and protection of the environment. It’s called <strong>Afterlife</strong> because it considers life beyond what we see and the afterlife of garments in the world today. It’s inspired by a deeply personal experience after my mother died (more on that later) and a desire to create fashion that is meaningful to me and hopefully to you. Because I believe that fashion is far deeper than what we wear. It is an extension of who we are, our memories, our values, our view of the world and it has the power to transform our own lives and the lives of those around us. I hope you are delighted and inspired by these pages and it opens your mind to the possibilities and beauty of fashion. 6 VOLUME 1 <strong>Afterlife</strong> 7