MALFORMATION - A STUDY
2023
Braces and corsets have long been used both medically and in fashion to shape and support the body. But what happens when we take a medical brace and turn it into a fashion statement? Can fashion, with its trends and ideals, distort the body more than medical necessities? Can we make deformities so deformed they then become the new normal? It's a complex interplay between fashion and the body, where garments can mold us back into what is considered "normal." But who defines normality, and why is the raw, unaltered body not seen as normal? These questions highlight the power of fashion to shape not just our outward appearance, but also our perceptions of beauty and normalcy.
Can we make deformities so deformed they then become normal?
