
"Clothing lives with the body. No matter how conceptual a piece is, it must move with the person wearing it."
What’s your design philosophy?
Oddpresent’s design philosophy is about finding beauty in imperfection — the kind that lives
in everyday moments, traces of time, and quiet emotions. I’m drawn to the subtle tension
between rawness and refinement. Each piece is designed to reflect an honest state of being
rather than an idealized form of beauty.
What’s your process for designing a new collection?
Every collection begins with an emotional scene, not a trend or a market brief. For example,
our last spring collection started with the image of a quiet city after a breakup. From there, I
translate feelings into materials, silhouettes, and textures — building a story through fabric
rather than words.
How do you balance creativity with wearability?
Clothing lives with the body. No matter how conceptual a piece is, it must move with the person
wearing it. For me, creativity doesn’t mean distance from reality — it’s about making the
ordinary feel poetic. If someone can wear a piece daily and still feel something from it, that’s
the balance I aim for.
What’s your favorite thing about being a fashion designer?
Seeing someone wear our clothes and feel like themselves — that’s everything. The moment a
person looks in the mirror and says, “This feels like me,” is when design fulfills its purpose. It’s
no longer mine; it becomes theirs.
How do you see the future of fashion?
Fashion will become less about products and more about emotional identity. People will
choose clothes that speak to their inner narrative rather than external approval. I believe the
future belongs to brands that design attitudes, not just items.