Amelia Carlisle (AKA its my room mates) is a multidisciplinary and emotionally-fuelled practitioner that uses the tactile and personable nature of fashion to communicate her work. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Amelia actively strives for story telling to communicate lived experiences. The tender nature and therapeutic possibilities of fashion and textiles is how Amelia aims to create productive advancements within the creative industries. Hoping that fashion can move beyond just dressing the body and toward aiding the community.
Collection title: ‘soothe my tired soul’
Soothe My Tired Soul is a speculative collection that points to an absence of physical affection during a time of 1.5 m distance.
Scientifically a large part of feeling connected is physical touch and affection with this in mind my garments explore how they could act as additive measures or replacements of this physical affection, specifically in the feeling of being held. The garments rely on tension, warmth and imitation to convey this touch-like feeling. Encouraging conscious dressing and enabling interaction between the garment and the wearer.
Although these designs point to a general need for connection and the isolation that has occurred over the pandemic the designs take an introspective and personal approach in a way to retain authenticity within my practice. Taking inspiration from my own personal struggle with feeling connected and the inventive measures I found to help myself. Perhaps it could be called a bitter sweet project exploring self soothing.
The project hopes to posit softness and sensitivity as a strength through stylised therapeutic qualities whilst raising awareness related mental health issues.
Credits list:
Photography @mylespedlar
Talent @gg.honey @sophiamatellidesign
Cushion @lauren.mavromati
Knitwear @iroida__
Jewellery @pearlies_
HMUA @gg.honey
Styling assistant @maddybryson
Studio @sckrco