CASSEY GAN

“Perhaps we cannot prevent this world from being a world in which children are tortured. But we can reduce the number of tortured children.”

– Albert Camus.

This collecTion was triggered by Albert Camus’ quote that resounded so deep in my heart at the beginning of this project. Coming from a family that is pro-education, I am deeply humbled by the harsh experiences that child labourers undergo from a young age. Concurrently, I am also intrigued by the frivolous lifestyles of extremely privileged children. The stark contrast between the two forms the core of this collection. For most garments, I have used bamboo to represent the immense burden that child labourers carry. Bold colours are used as a visual language to invoke a sense of hope and joy. This collection celebrates the innocence of children and magnifies their childlike spirit. Ultimately, as a designer, I strongly believe that fashion has the influential power to make a positive difference.

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cReDiTscreative director: rob phillips [pp30-32]

make-up artist: pace chen [pp02-25, pp30-32]models: eleanor cooper [pp02-25], bhavisha kevat [pp30-32]

photographers: jacqueline chang [pp02-29], hill & aubrey [pp30-32]

sPeciAl ThAnKsmy tutors claire swift, james pegg and sal pittman - for guiding me

my lovely parents & supportive brothers - for always believing in me

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