Millar Boddington
Fashion Design BDes
Massey University College of Creative Arts
Graduates: 2020
Specialisms: Menswear / Genderless / Fashion Journalism
My location: Wellington, New Zealand
Millar Boddington
First Name: Millar
Last Name: Boddington
University / College: Massey University College of Creative Arts
Course / Program: Fashion Design BDes
Graduates: 2020
Specialisms: Menswear / Genderless / Fashion Journalism
My Location: Wellington, New Zealand
About
25/M/NZ Completed my final year (of 4) studying a Bachelor in Fashion Design w/ First Class Honours in 2020. I also did a brief course at Coconogacco during my 3 years living in Tokyo. My work is influenced by youth culture and generally fuses gothic, sportswear and streetwear elements together. I work primarily in black, as I believe it is the most versatile and appealing of all colours and shades. I love a visual pun. Currently living in Wellington.
UNDEAD is my graduate collection based on my research on the theory that subculture is dead. My collection challenges this assertion by questioning the supposed importance of authenticity and coherence within subculture, through amalgamating staple garments and iconography from various subcultures. The designs utilise techniques synonymous with the likes of punk and acid house etc. such as appropriation, bricolage and deconstruction- all of which are very relevant to the aesthetic sensibilities of the digital generation. Along with an A+, this collection received the Purfex Award for exceptional design and research. The accompanying essay that I wrote before construction can be read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDp9KuD1XIoSS3wFBLo1NyPcOhD5M4hV/view?usp=sharing Credits: Film Photography: Maiki Utsumi-Potaka Models: Sam + Jacob Lookbook Photography: Dylan Lee Model: Trantham Make-up: Mackenzie Boddington