Fringes

Fringes W25 ‘In Above Our Heads’ is a collection that explores the surreal journey of young professionals stepping into adulthood amid an uncertain economy. It is a collaborative exploration of perception and texture with jewellery designer Anthurium, blending trompe l'oeil and surrealism to highlight the gap between external professional expectations and the inner chaos of navigating multiple jobs and income streams. Designed for those balancing ambition with practicality, ‘In Over Our Heads’ delivers garments that speak to the demands of modern life in Aotearoa—where clothes must serve both purpose and perception, reflecting the evolving challenges and triumphs of our generation. 

Sustainability
Fringes mission is to slow down the consumption cycle and get consumers to value their possessions more. Achieved by providing a hyper-transparent approach, centring on longevity & customizability, giving consumers autonomy and building a bond between wearer and garment. In addition to this, all garments are created in CLO3D.

Diversity
Focusing on inclusive design through customizability and modularity, components are interchangeable, allowing the consumer to alter the appearances and silhouettes. Additionally with an androgynous approach to the shapes of the garments Fringes aims to create without the influence of directly gendered connotations.