Crushed Energy Skirt and Tied Button-Up

AW25 - LOOK 9
Crushed Energy Skirt and Tied Button-Up
Handmade in Toronto, using locally sourced materials

Originally, this look was supposed to be a part of rave wear, but then, @theemidas reached out to me and it got me thinking. One thing that always amazes me is the strength of a drag performer. The way they go on stage in whatever they feel best represents their art and puts their soul on that stage for your entertainment.

Most people are afraid to be themselves in their everyday lives. And here they are, being their most authentic selves and projecting it onto the world. To me, that’s power.

I wanted to make an outfit inspired by the tension many people feel inside. The battle between being who you truly are and who you think you are supposed to be. Whom the world and societal and economic pressure tell you to be.

On the bottom, we have a giant circle skirt with ruching all up the front of it. The idea was to play on the idea of “Big D*ck Energy”. Pulling all the focus to the crotch. On top is an oversized button-up with paracord loops sewn on so you can wear it like a corset, open (like we did on the runway) or oversized. Made of two layers of twill, fused messily to create permanent folds and crinkles. We made sure to step on it right before we put it on, to make sure you get that authentic crushing feeling.

Creative Director & Designer: @kendrickttran
Assistant Creative Director: @lexi_villegasm
Technical Designer: @charcarbone
Jewelry Designer: @morgan.davidoff
DJ/Audio Mix: @cedarbeats
Drag Artist & Model: @theemidas