Fashion - Bachelor
After Hours explores the sleepover as a space for friendship, self-expression and experimentation with femininity. Drawing on the nostalgia of 2000s girlhood, the collection reimagines intimate rituals through playful textiles, layering and handcrafted details, reflecting the tension between private comfort and public presentation, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood.
Layers of ribbon and lace form a halter top, paired with gathered tulle capris. The look draws on the playful experimentation of dressing up with friends.
Sheer tulle falls over fleece shorts, finished with an oversized pink bow. The silhouette explores the space between private comfort and being seen.
Soft padding and curved ribbon details reinterpret bedding as a fitted mini dress. The look brings the familiarity of the bedroom into public view.
A softly tied robe and mirror-detailed trousers reference shared rituals of getting ready. Reflective surfaces invite a closer look at self-image and the performance of femininity.
Eden Brain is an emerging fashion designer based on the Sunshine Coast. Her practice explores identity, self-expression and the creative possibilities of textiles. Through experimentation with fabric manipulation and the creation of original materials, she approaches fashion with curiosity, exploring how texture and process can shape new design possibilities.
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