︎︎︎ The wardrobe ︎︎︎  

The uniform, beyond its utilitarian function, embodies multiple symbols and meanings, representing social hierarchy and imposed norms. Through the creation of a series of handmade uniforms, I reinterpret the materials of each profession to question their original purpose. The governess’s uniform is made of sponge, the delivery person’s of bubble wrap and cardboard, and the baker’s of parchment paper recovered from a local bakery. Each piece becomes a link between the individual and their tool, offering a new perspective on the uniform and its social implications.

By creating these garments, I question the identity imposed by the uniform and the control it represents. The process, intentionally long and meticulous, evokes the mechanical routine of modern professional life. The uniform thus becomes a mirror of the worker's condition, a reappropriation of the tools of labor to challenge hierarchies and invisible norms. This project invites reflection on alienation and the symbolic impact of the uniform on the image and status of individuals in society.