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Adorned with a scattering of vivid red plastic paillettes across its surface, this clinical white lycra mask becomes an unsettling canvas; a conceptual piece that blurs the boundaries between art, identity, and disorientation. The paillettes, precise in their placement yet random in their distribution, mimic the obsessive, infinite repetition found in the iconic works of artist Yayoi Kusama. Their vivid red color, stark against the pure whiteness of the lycra, creates a tension between calm and chaos—an aesthetic reminiscent of the clinical, dehumanizing environments of vintage asylums, where individuality was often erased and replaced by the stark monotony of control.
The mask’s smooth, almost lifeless surface contrasts with the chaotic arrangement of the paillettes, which cling to the wearer’s face like disjointed fragments of a larger, unspoken narrative. Each red dot becomes a haunting reflection of Kusama’s fascination with infinity, a visual manifestation of the mind’s fracturing under pressure—an endless, obsessive pattern that simultaneously captivates and disorients. The mask, in its simplicity, becomes a tool for exploring the tension between personal identity and the larger forces that seek to suppress it, offering a disturbing yet hypnotic invitation to confront the boundaries of self-expression.
In wearing this mask, the individual steps into a world where their face becomes both obscured and transformed, as if the paillettes serve as a metaphorical veil—both protective and invasive—between the wearer and the world. The mask forces the viewer to reconsider the notion of identity, questioning how much of our selves are truly visible, and how much is hidden behind the surface of societal norms and expectations. It is not merely an accessory but a profound statement on the fragility of one’s self, where the repetitive patterns of the past converge with the present, creating a hauntingly beautiful visual language that both attracts and repels.
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85% Polyester
15% Elastan
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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-Hand wash only
-Do not bleach
-Do not iron
-Do not dry clean
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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