Rebel against conventional beauty and take a look at the dirty side of fashion.
From ruined romantic evening gowns to faux-stained jeans, mud-splashed dresses and upcycled outfits, the fashion world has never been dirtier.
But where did this idea of getting dirty come from? Where is it going? And, what does it say about fashion’s relationship to the earth and to our bodies?
Dirty Looks explores how dirt and decay have been used to defy beauty standards, and why it’s going through a resurgence in young designers’ work. As a counterpoint to glossy digital perfection, these artistic practices point us to a new way of thinking about a sustainable fashion future.
