NUMBERS
A/W 2026
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A visual exploration considering the future of fashion through the lens of craft, culture and utility.Overview:
An Autumn/Winter 2026 collection for the collaborative fashion label titled “Numbers”. Permafrost is a conceptual textile and apparel project which investigates how fashion will continue to evolve in response extreme weather conditions over time.
Project Specs:
Timeline ~6 months
Format Textile and Fashion Design, Creative Direction
Platform Notion, Adobe Suite.
Technique Wool Processing, Sewing, Felting.
Summary:
Permafrost paints a future world where fashion is forced backwards in order to move forward. The collection utilizes natural materials at traditional techniques to solve modern problems. From beeswax coated, 100% cotton canvas snowpant chaps to hand processed merino wool felted vests, each piece carefully deliberates the time and emotion invested in heirloom clothing made to last.