Fashion and Art: From Waist-Tied Sweaters to Sculptural Textiles

Fashion trends are seeing a resurgence of the 1990s-inspired look where sweaters and scarves are tied around the waist. This styling technique, which evokes off-duty and grunge aesthetics, is being utilized to alter garment proportions. High-profile figures such as Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner have popularized this trend, using cardigans or sweaters as improvised belts to complement various silhouettes.

In the realm of contemporary art, Jeanne Vicérial is exploring the intersection of clothing and sculpture. Using her background from institutions like the London College of Fashion and the Villa Médicis, Vicérial treats thread and fabric as living matter. Her work transforms garments into sculptural forms that act as armor or extensions of the body, exploring how clothing absorbs and reflects human identity and physical presence.