Construct (2014) is a fourteen-piece capsule collection by Bhalo that examines the relationship that exists between the designer, artisan, wearer and garment. The abstract graphics are derived from patterns of weaving and construction – connecting the wearer to the garment and its origin. Intricate embroidery and appliqué designs represent the history and fabric of each garment and the memories of making. Construct was exhibited at the Designer Installation Runway at Telstra Perth Fashion Festival 2014, the Makeshift shopfront installation at Fi & Co, Northbridge WA for Telstra Perth Fashion Festival 2014, and the Clean Cut Runway for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2015.

Weave dress in dark blue with pink embroidery.jpg
Particle dress in grey with multicoloured embroidery.jpg
Pineapple Ring dress in green applique.jpg
Weft shirt in dusty pink_Arboretum skirt in green with grey and pink applique.jpg
Braid dress in dark blue and green applique.jpg
Weave dress in baby blue with white embroidery_BACK.jpg
Weave top in dark blue with white embroidery_Entwine skirt in dark blue with white embroidery.jpg
Herbaceum shirt in white with grey and pink applique_Fold wrap skirt in grey.jpg
Weft shirt in white_Braid skirt in dark blue and green applique.jpg
Entwine top in dark green_Fold wrap skirt in grey.jpg
Connect dress in grey pink and dark green.jpg
Weave top in baby blue with pink embroidery_Loom shorts in dusty pink.jpg
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embroidery.jpg