BITE ME FASCIST

Evoking thought and emotion through the lens of fashion is deeply important to my personal practice. As is expressing my perspective through a transdisciplinary approach, guided by sustainable and ethical principles. I strive to create work that endures — crafted from natural, responsibly sourced materials, with people and connection at the forefront. Bite Me Fascist, unites my technical and conceptual skills in a collection which carries political and emotional weight.

Exhibiting a personal act of resistance and a wider call to action, transforming creative practice into a form of activism. The conceptual themes of this collection were formed from my time living and studying in Tallinn, Estonia. I learned a lot about the lasting effects of the Soviet occupation and formed invaluable connections with politically active peers. These experiences opened my eyes in many ways, particularly how politics, history, and culture intertwine — and the deep importance and power of collective resistance.

Sylvia Otley (Model), Silva McDowell (Photographer)