FINALIST OF THE 2021 LVMH PRIZE

BIANCA SAUNDERSby BIANCA SAUNDERS

Bianca Saunders specialises in proposing jarring twists to succinct garments, effectively redefining existing notions of masculinity. Drawing from touchstones on either side of her British and West Indian background, addressing the tension between tradition and evolution in designs that reference classic streetwear and avant-garde couture in equal measure, at times within the same piece. Staple jersey t-shirts are transformed by way of delicate ruched flourishes, while experiments in textures blur the line between lounge pant and formal trousers. All the while instilling an overarching sense of artisanal craftsmanship to augment otherwise straightforward constructions.