GLASS CEILING

“Glass Ceiling” is both a critique and a conversation, posing the question: How do we navigate a system that demands conformity, yet promises success? This collection aims to place a spotlight on the psychological and emotional conditions that are inherent in high-pressure, demanding environments, such as Wall Street. The garments are predominately constructed from wool and silk textiles that are traditionally associated with corporate America. Coupled with a more reserved palette consisting primarily of dark solids and pinstripes, this collection echoes the refined yet repressive spirit of corporate culture. Rigid components used in this collection, such as fan corseting, high necklines, and structured silhouettes, serve as metaphors for the restrictive and authority driven demands often associated with these environments. The juxtaposition of elegance to restriction in these garments illustrates the dynamic relationship between aspiration and limitation. Each look in this collection provokes the audience to think deeply about the psychological mind games that have historically shaped the corporate experience.