WE ARE SMART
My design research explores Shamate(Smart) subculture through a surrealist lens to frame a fashion experiment. I deconstruct the cultures iconic towering hairstyles, reading them as heterogeneous spaces that distort proportion and reconfigure reality. Drawing on Schiaparelli and Noir Kei Ninomiya, I combine striking colour with nylon tutu net to translate the subculture into overstated silhouettes. Extracting the hairstyles’ self-protective qualities, I build excessive, semi-enclosed structures that create a barrier zone for the wearer. Adjustable, interactive net elements invite touch, allowing hands to channel excess energy through intuitive shaping. The collection recodes Shamate(Smart) symbols into a form of armour, offering functional sensory support within an ultra-surreal aesthetic for people with ADHD.