Htoo Aindra Lwin

“My colour Resene Sunbeam indicates the sun to me and it’s wealth of vitamin D. The sun’s rays highlight everything that is good with a warm healthy glow. Health to me is wealth: being healthy is a celebration. We can do everything when we are healthy. This garment reflects the good energy of Resene Sunbeam and appreciating health and happiness with gratitude.

The colour inspired me to research cording techniques. For me the lines of cording represent physical sunbeams radiating from the sun. I practiced with the cording technique and working with the toile with thickness and different lengths and see how they stay on the patterns and are still functional within the garment.

Gathering all my research and my inspiration. My final design is a fitted top with the ties from the back – tied up like a present that is nicely wrapped with ribbon. I hope the wearer can feel like their health and body is a present wrapped up in the top. The cords show the sunbeam touching the whole body to give energy and blessings. The trousers are wide leg soft flares with corded stripes to create a cohesive look with the cording technique.”

Resene Whitecliffe Colour of Fashion clothing - 2023

Photography by Jonathan Kraettli

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