Week 1: Concept
The idea came from a mistake. Scrap metal bent wrong and caught light in a way that felt useful. We kept it on the bench until the shape became a direction.
The series became controlled chaos: forms that look accidental but need precision to hold.
Week 2: Prototyping
Three attempts failed. The first cut the fabric. The second lost the pressure. The third found the angle.
We learned the angle mattered more than the curve. Fifteen degrees changed the whole piece.
Week 3: Material Testing
Steel rusts. Brass patinas. Aluminum stays clean but feels light. Steel won because the weight mattered.
The material fights back. That resistance stays in the final form.
Week 4: Finishing
Hand-sand each edge. Seal with a matte coat. Attach to the garment without letting the hardware take over.
Total time: 40 hours.
