Somatic Fashion

Somatic Fashion Collective prioritizes mind-body integrity by encouraging body-centric design in the creative process of fashion design.

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Somatic Fashion represents a shift in the fashion design paradigm, offering a fresh perspective that prioritizes the body as both a canvas and a collaborator in the creative process. By emphasizing body-based practices, designers are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of their own bodies and those of others, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic approach to fashion design. Fashion design has been influenced by idealized body images and narrow representations of beauty. Somatic Fashion challenges this status quo by inviting designers to engage in dialogue with the body itself, recognizing its diversity and inherent value as a source of inspiration. Through this process, designers gain a more profound appreciation for the human form and cultivate a heightened sensitivity to the needs and experiences of diverse bodies. The stories that emerge from Somatic Fashion are imbued with authenticity and reflect a connection between clothing and the individuals who wear them.