ART & CREATIVE DIRECTION: I work to construct universes of image and sensation within which to position products, develop concepts, and give shape to imaginaries. As an ideas generator and content creator I provide creative guidance and consultation. My practical and professional experience is related to costume, fashion and footwear design, product development, fine arts, video–making and other creative tasks in the fields of industry and arts. I will accompany you in the process from the initial idea, finding inspiration that reflect your imput and put into designs your vision, to the research of materials and final productions, I will lead you until the final realization of your show, shooting or filming.
FOR WHICH I CAN PROVIDE:
• CONSULTATION IN ANY PART OF YOUR CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL PROCESS
• SET DESIGN / STYLING AND ART DIRECTION FOR FILM, SHOOTS & PERFORMANCE
• MADE TO ORDER ARTWEAR: CUSTOM PIECES / CLOTHING CUSTOMIZATION
• FABRIC TREATMENTS
• CLOTHING THERAPY: SEE DETAILS BELOW
Economic contributions depends on the project, once you’ve emailed me your idea through the FORM below, I can tailor you a price and than have a first 30 min video-call to discuss further details.
In my Clothing Therapy process I accompany individuals, associations and businesses through the process of identifying their image, stripping it of all fears and constrictions coming from social expectations and recreating it based on their personal needs, desires and pace, rejecting the homogenizing logic of fast fashion and hyper-consumerism.
I provide support for the creation of a new self-image during transitions by reconnecting your inner self to your outer expression.
During my years working in styling, costume and fashion, I gained numerous insights, I have learned a few tricks and also a bunch of rules that we are going to happily break together as true-beauty standards hackers. I believe that guidance in finding a truer, braver and newer outer expression of the self through clothing can be a therapeutic experience, and, as a neuro-queer myself, I pay special attention to the issue of mental health and well-being.
In this work I pay tribute to the fact that different bodies, embodiment and body shapes are perceived and treated very differently in society: I work through critical lenses that acknowledge how beauty standards and self-perception are rooted in oppression, and are taught to us by violent means of shame and censorship.
There are no wrong bodies, only wrong societies! Sex appeal and attractiveness should have much more to do with confidence and comfort in one’s own style than with societal standards, so I believe that access to a liberated imagine of the self, to sensuality and pleasure come from a liberated self-expression, and that every-body has a right to it. I am thrilled to work with all ages, shapes and gender expressions, and I am particularly excited to work alongside journeys that work against strict gender roles: cross dressing, gender affiriming clothing and styles that redefine masculinity and femininity are gates to gender euphoria. In our work together we will prioritize self-affirmation and individual beauty over mass fashion or trends.
Clothing Therapy can be structured in multiple consultations which can have the duration of one or more days spent on the following:
1 - talking about your self-image, your needs and desires and planning together how to best fulfill them, guiding you in finding a personal intuitive style, creating space for self value and confidence
2 - helping you go through your existing closet to select key items and find ways to use the same things in different ways, getting rid of clothes that are merely aspirational, feel old, or don't represent you anymore
3 – organizing your wardrobe, creating a transformed wardrobe, also incorporating, if desired, personalized ethical shopping guidance
4 – assisting you practically in creating your own image through personalized styling and outfits suggestions
5 – EXTRA: providing practical assistance with finding made-to-measure, clothing customization and hand-made items as well as seeking out hidden treasures at thrift shops & second-hand stores.
First consultations lasts one hour and usually takes up to three sessions and is sliding scale 60 – 120 $ / € because I want it to be suitable on your ability to pay.
From step -2- I can tailor a price arrangment based on my time and your needs.
Once you’ve emailed me your first thoughts I will send you an email with further details for schedule and payment methods.
DISCLAIMER: While I call it therapy, I want to make clear that I am not a therapist, I do want to intend my Clothing Therapy as a healing process through the discovery of your style and preferences.