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Crafted from soft, vintage-padded fabric in an unsettling shade of green, this face harness becomes an embodiment of both care and control, a relic of a past where comfort and restraint often coexisted within the cold, institutional confines of vintage asylums. The deep, muted green evokes the sterile, clinical environments of mid-century mental health institutions, where patients were often subjected to psychological and physical regulation. Paired with an original 1950s buckle, the harness channels an era where personal freedom was frequently suppressed in favor of order, yet still carries a certain elegance, as if to suggest the beauty inherent in systems of control.
The soft padding, though seemingly gentle, creates a paradox—a tactile softness that contrasts with the harshness of its function. The green fabric wraps around the face, subtly constricting yet offering a distorted form of protection, as if the wearer is both shielded and enclosed within their own identity. The buckle, a small yet striking artifact from another time, becomes a symbol of this duality, linking the wearer to a history of restraint while simultaneously offering them the way to reshape it.
This face harness is not simply an accessory but a tool for transformation, designed to complete a look that is as much about power as it is about vulnerability. It allows the wearer to explore the tensions between freedom and captivity, control and release. The harness becomes a statement piece that doesn't just complement a look but shifts the wearer’s presence—creating a striking narrative of juxtaposition, where the boundaries of identity, submission, and agency blur. It is the perfect piece for those seeking to challenge conventions and embrace twisted beauty.
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100% Cotton
Padding 100% Polyester
Most of the garments are made with original vintage fabrics, accessories and materials that are consciously selected for their ruined aspect. Every defect, mark, cut or stain is placed there on purpose and is part of the design and the aesthetic of the garment.
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-It can be washed (30°)
-Do not bleach
-It can be ironed
-It can be dry cleaned
This garment is completely handmade and hand finished and it’s made with vintage original materials, fabrics and accessories. Please take extra care in the treatment and washing process as it may be more prone to get ruined.
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