NESSA CAIN & DISPARATE IMPACT PRESENT:

Inspired by the fearless activism of Vivienne Westwood, each look serves as a visual essay on pressing political and social issues. From labor exploitation to climate justice, from reproductive freedom to immigration, the garments act as “manuals” designed to equip audiences with knowledge and resources. Just as Westwood used fashion as protest, Pink Papers seeks to disrupt, inform, and empower. Each piece comes paired with resources that extend beyond the runway, creating an archive of information meant to help individuals navigate today’s turbulent political climate.

Each look in Pink Papers highlights a distinct issue—rendered visible through color silhouette, and construction. Pink Papers invites the audience to take something more than the memory of a collection. Just as each look carries a story , it also points to resources—grassroots organizations, community-led projects, and legal tools. The show aims not only to provoke but to equip, reminding us that knowledge is power, and fashion can be its vehicle.

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