“Dead Man’s Laundry”
Concept | This garment grew from a collection focused on the wearer’s experience of the garment. Exploring the way my bipolar disorder physically manifests in my body, I sought ways to force the wearer of the garment into the same physical experiences. Through excessive layering, weight, ruffles, and constriction, this garment presents the physical manifestation of my bipolar.
Bio | Ellis Erisman was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. As a non-binary mentally ill designer, Ellis’s work focuses on themes of identity, creating an expression of self through their fashion. Ellis also works in fibers, illustration, and installation, focusing on interactive, experiential artwork.