Shona R. and Dharshini R
MSc in Fashion Design, Bangalore
Pixelated Paradoxes – JD Design Awards 2024
Welcome to “Pixelated Paradoxes”, a sensational fashion collection presented by Shona R. and Dharshini R, MSC in Fashion Design students at JD Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore, won “The Metamorphosis Award” at the JD Design Awards 2024. The line explores the juxtaposition between the concepts of perfection and pixelation in an era that attempts to erase imperfection. Think about clothes that resemble what comes out of a program malfunction—each piece has a narrative of the fearless and the rebellious. Now it’s time to immerse ourselves into the work called “Pixelated Paradoxes” and see how it breaks all the rules to make a masterpiece.
ILLUSTRATIONS
The concept behind “Pixelated Paradoxes” is to celebrate the glitches and disrupted pixels as aesthetic elements. In the world that is constantly chasing perfection, this collection invites you to embrace the beauty of the flawed. These disruptions are then incorporated into each garment and thus the carefully selected and constructed world of fashion becomes a game. The concept is to present the notion that beauty might be lurking anywhere, including computer errors and problems.
The figures in “Eco-Chic Decay” are strong and linear in look. You will notice sheer coats and glistening capes, the inside bouclé for increased stiffness, and novelties, for instance, vests and bodycon outfits. This line of garments has been inspired from a vision of the earth in the year 2050, with climate change and the depletion of the natural resources expected in reality.
JDDA 2024
The general topic of ‘Pixelated Paradoxes’ fits well within the context of future fiction. This collection is a reflection of the interaction between mankind and technology, making it hard to distinguish between realism and virtual reality. All of them make one consider the implications of the growing interconnected digital society on personal and collective individuality. In fact, by putting on these garments, you are not only donning the latest trend, but you are also being a part of an extended discourse on the subject of technology.
The materials and colours used in the creation of “Pixelated Paradoxes” also enhance its appeal. This collection incorporates polyester and moire net fabric and it provides a perfect representation of digital glitches and pixelated designs. They used bright colors such as red, cyan, green, blue, magenta, and black in their coloring technique. These colours are lively and we can associate them with digital disruptions which makes each piece pop out. Those fabrics and colours make the collection very stylish and at the same time futuristic.
Shona R. and Dharshini R
MSc in Fashion Design, Bangalore
www.jddesignawards.com