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The Amorphous

Ripstop Shirt

is a multi-use button down shirt made of hand waxed  ripstop cotton and industrially waxed canvas.

A waterproof hood is stowed through a durable RiRi zipper that rungs the length of the collar.  Reach back, unzip and pull out the hood. This shirt was designed to be an adaptable article of clothing.
A classic button down, to an adaptable waterproof shell.
Designed to adapt to the ever changing conditions of urban life.

  1. The key feature of the shirt is the collapsible hood that is stowed in the collar.
  2. All natural hand waxed treatment of the garment provides a sustainable way of keeping you dry
  3. Articulated arm sleeves provide free range of motion for outdoor activities.
  4. This garment was sewn with a heavyweight topstitch thread, the same used for rock climbing equipment.
  5. Snap closures are seen throughout the garment, providing an easy and accessible design to take on and off.


 

Goal

As cities continue to grow, so do the lives of those who inhabit them. Urban life, especially in places like New York City, is multifaceted. Commuting is constant, and the occasions one finds oneself in are ever-changing: working in the studio, then riding a bike through the rain to dinner at night. Ever-changing weather calls for adaptive apparel. These were the issues I found myself dealing with, and the ones I chose to tackle with this project.

A survey was conducted with the intention of developing a better understanding of our relationship with clothing, specifically waterproof and water-resistant garments, and how that relationship is affected by weather and travel. By asking a range of questions about how weather affects commuting, personal style in inclement conditions, and the pros and cons of current waterproof garments people already own, I was able to clarify who I am designing for and why. Responses varied, but overall they indicated a strong preference for a multi-use, well-designed, water-resistant garment.

This provided me with a clear path forward and affirmed my belief that there is a need for multi-use clothing that can adapt to inclement weather.






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