Life Style

Mackenzie Sam

F.I.T. menswear
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
18 years old

“Fashion is an expression and portrayal of a certain style, by executing it, using a unique and strong sense of thinking.”

Mackenzie’s collection: The collection focuses on portraying the essence of color contained and hidden within a muted surrounding of tones. I wanted to incorporate fades of color in selected areas in each piece. My collection is inspired by the age and end of lilies. I love the look and shape lilies take as they dry up and fade in color. I wanted to focus on the lilies shape and color as these elements are applied to each piece in the collection.

I used a muted and dark color palette with hints and fades of color to express this idea of bleeding and aging (through fabric dying). Also I emphasized a use of layering to show the dynamics of a lily (petals) which is shown with the subtle changes some of the pieces go through. The collection remains in a way, deconstructed, in the same way a flower dries and breaks down.

What excites you most about Fusion? Expressing my designs and ideas to everyone, and celebrating the hard work and dedication that has been put into the designs of fashion.