Livia Honus

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The unisex “Face to Face” collection is a colorful and fun take on self-image. The image of the self has been idealized since ancient times, but selfies have become a global mass phenomenon – a balancing act between authenticity, presentation, and idealization. In a never-ending stream of narcissistic, exhibitionist, unusual images, faces become masks and facial expressions become codes. This collection incorporating denim, velvet, jersey, and mesh seeks to raise our awareness of the person sitting opposite us and give us the courage to look them in the face. The collection also plays with exaggeration and larger-than-life images: colossal eyes and emojis made from portraits of the designer are used to create bold prints and appliqué. The inspiration for one design comes from Andy Warhol’s camouflage self-portrait. The figure-hugging silhouettes are inspired by the look of video game avatars, creating a stronger, more self-confident personality that gives the wearer the courage to show their true face.