Buffalo State Runway Diaries 2020
Austin’s second cut & sew collection his Senior year while attending Buffalo State College Fashion & Textile Technology Apparel Design program.
Abstract Statement
My collection is about me and trying to explain what goes on in my mind as a designer that will be explained a little more in the question below. I used original logos I made for my brand and created all the patterns on the fabric myself so everything is “Me”. Broken records is a representation of the voice of me being my biggest critic and a constant battle I always have with myself trying to create something I 100% love. It also symbolizes breaking the that cycle and exposing my flaws as a designer to not be so critical of myself, to be confident in my work, and fully commit to my ideas. My vision for this collection is to mash music festival apparel and streetwear together, two things I enjoy immensely as well I using patterns and colors on fabric that best represent me as a designer. Since music festivals and music have been such a huge inspiration to me for my designs and my life in general. I’m finally listening to the voice in my head bringing silhouettes to life that I’ve always wanted to try and make since I began designing bringing out the best representation of “Clothing By A Guy” I can.
