Last week, during the illustrious Berlin Fashion Week at the format RAUM by Fashion Council Germany, Selva Huygens unveiled its latest avant-garde collection, CRUSH, a bold statement that resonates with the ethos of resilience and transformation inherent in our turbulent times.
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Selva Huygens stands at the intersection of sustainable fashion and brutalist design, artfully repurposing discarded car parts, recycled fabrics, and street-found treasures into functional pieces that defy conventional aesthetics. The brand’s commitment to innovative material repurposing is not just a creative endeavour but a manifesto advocating for radical self-expression through fashion. Inspired by the raw and unyielding lines of brutalist architecture, Selva creates striking, modular garments that echo the versatility and strength found within the chaos of modern life.
The CRUSH collection stems from the aftermath of collapse, a narrative woven from the threads of car accidents, environmental degradation, and the societal upheaval that permeates our existence. Each piece in this eclectic collection declares a story of survival, showcasing how what we deem as waste can spawn beauty and individuality. Car seats transform into sculptural dresses, while car batteries are reinvented as sleek fabrics, invoking a sense of punk rebellion against the backdrop of consumerism.
CRUSH encapsulates the idea that from destruction arises hope. It is a vivid exploration of resistance, survival, and the potential for reinvention. Fashion rebels and dreamers alike will find solace in a collection that not only reflects personal history, scars and all, but also offers a universal message of resilience amid instability.
Deeply rooted in Berlin’s urban landscape, the collection draws inspiration from the city’s raw aesthetics and culture of reuse. It champions the idea of embracing discarded objects, breathing new life into them — the spirit of transformation is palpable, inviting all of us to reconsider our relationship with what we label as waste and what we hold dear.
From the bold silhouettes etched in industrial remnants to the vibrant expressions of creativity that fight against despair, CRUSH pushes the boundaries of sustainable fashion. It is a collection for all, the rule-breakers, the fighters, the creators — a declaration that beauty can emerge from destruction and that we, too, can rise, create, and transform.
In a world where systems of excess are poised to crumble, Selva Huygens stands defiantly at the forefront, celebrating a future forged from the remnants of the past. Welcome to CRUSH, where the journey through chaos births a fresh narrative for fashion.
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