Week 1: Concept
The idea came from a mistake. A piece of scrap metal, bent wrong, caught light in a way that felt intentional. We kept it. Stared at it for days. Eventually, the shape became a direction.
The Raw Metal Series would be about controlled chaos—forms that look accidental but require precision to achieve.
Week 2: Prototyping
Three failed attempts. The first was too aggressive—sharp edges that cut fabric. The second was too tame—lost the energy of the original inspiration. The third hit closer.
We learned: the angle matters more than the curve. 15 degrees off vertical, and the whole piece feels different.
Week 3: Material Testing
Steel rusts. Brass patinas. Aluminum stays clean but feels light. We tested all three.
Steel won. The weight matters. The rust can be controlled with proper sealing. And there's something about the material's resistance—it fights back when you shape it. That effort shows in the final form.
Week 4: Finishing
Hand-sanding each edge. Sealing with a matte protective coat. Attaching to the garment base with invisible stitching.
Total time: 40 hours for one piece. Worth every minute.
