Arts Thread

To emphasize the concept of DEI and body positivity, I dived into the different ways clothes can fit people of different body shapes. However, I also wanted to add a little of my own cultures into the mix. Therefore, I looked into both traditional Chinese garments, the Hanfu (漢服), and Thai fisherman pants, known as Kang Keng Sa Do (กางเกงสะดอ). They are from different regions in Asia, but both have similarities in the closures of the outfit. Both traditional garments use long bands that wrap around the body that are then tied to secure the closure. I thought this would be a great way to create a "one size fits all" collection, where each size can accommodate different body types pertaining to that size. For instance, two people could both be size 10, but due to their body shapes, clothes will hug their silhouettes differently. Since Hugo Boss is also a brand focusing on businesswear and athleisure wear, I wanted to keep the color palette neutral and very corporate, as I usually like to focus on garment construction. I also took a lot of inspiration from past and present Hugo Boss collections.