Francesca Flynn

OTAGO POLYTECHNIC CAPSULE COLLECTION

BRAND NAME: Tomicita
COLLECTION: The Colonial wedding

The Colonial Wedding is inspired by the designer’s journey of whakapapa and reconnection to her Ngāi Tahu iwi, and emphasises the impact of colonialism in Aotearoa. Gazing through the lens of Christianity, the collection explores the reality of indoctrination and the explicit extermination of Māori culture, and the impact this has on Māori wāhine today. Experimentation with textile manipulation and unconventional materials, implementing techniques such as laser cutting, etching, heat moulding and glasswork,  pushes the limits of the materiality of fashion.

ENQUIRIES:
Email: Francescaflynn00@gmail.com
Socials: @Tomicita_ (instagram)

IMAGE CREDIT:
Photographer: Riley Smith, Models: Kennedy Lahood, Libby Callaghan, Charlotte Wheeler, Kira Mortimer, Lucy Mayne.