Images by Ana Larruy
Press
“Phase II develops the philosophy of the project Empathy, Connection, Play further. Scheibenbauer re-invited the participants of his first community group, as well as welcoming some new people in. Each were asked to bring clothes which make them feel, on the one hand, comfortable with themselves and grounded, and on the other hand attractive and confident in being seen. The workshop considered why the different garments made them feel this way. Crucially it helped answer questions around clothing as a tool of communication, how it relates to sexual attraction and whether it creates visibility and invisibility.”
“A collaboration with the choreographer Bakani Pick-Up has allowed a space for improvisation, working with movements and gestures that encourage self-care and connection-building within the community. The choreography grew in parallel with the collection’s design development, where components like hidden zips and elastic cords guides the movement of the wearer. These elements creates a natural but performative motion when opening and closing each item.” - René Scheibenbauer
For a full scope of the collaboration check out the interview René did with I-D Magazine HERE
Choreography
Bakani Pick Up and René Scheibenbauer
Collaborators / Performers
Annabelle Mödlinger - Esther Wunmi - India de Vere - Jen O’Farrell - Kendra Chiagoro-Noel - Lydia Walker - Ryan Skelton
Show Photography
Abdiwali Samatar and Abad Christian
Sound
Sarah Waite and Jonny Penn (SĒING) - Sophia Lucie
Hair & Make Up
Brooke Price & Team / London School of Media Make Up
Words
Ryan White