It will Bloom, to a Festival.
Look 1 : Tumbling Decay
Look 2 : Stains of Bloom
Look 3 : Wilting with Grace
Look 4 : Lingering Surrender
Look 5 : Balancing Fade
“It will Bloom, to a Festival.” is a collection inspired by the most valuable lesson Kim learned through her personal health struggle. The collection blooms from the words of Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem, *You Must Not Understand Life*. The central message of the poem—“You must not understand life; then it will turn to festival.”—resonates deeply with her journey through a challenging period of mental and physical health. This personal battle led her to accept that not everything in life is within one’s control. That profound shift in perspective continues to guide her—encouraging her to recognize beauty in all aspects of life and ultimately find joy in embracing the uncontrollable.
The collection visually represents this transformation, celebrating the delicate dance between control and serendipity. Through the exploration of fashion as a therapeutic tool, the collection offers moments of reflection and healing to those grappling with similar struggles, prompting the question: ‘How can fashion offer a healing experience to those who struggle to embrace the uncontrollable, encouraging them to find balance between control and serendipity?’
The collection honors the fragility of life and encourages resilience through a balanced approach to contemporary craft and emerging technologies. Kim explores the interplay between the two contrasting concepts by integrating technical innovation with emotional depth. Laser-cutting and cyanotype techniques were developed to evoke the delicate textures and forms of wilted flowers. These crafted layers of texture and technique evoke a sensual harmony between control and serendipity.
The collection reimagines fashion as a therapeutic medium, encouraging individuals to embrace the unpredictability of life and even find beauty and joy in accepting the uncontrollable. By embodying this philosophy, Kim invites a deeper connection to the present moment, fostering a sense of healing, gratitude, and celebration in the face of life’s complexities.