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Models seated at the Espace Niemeyer presentation of Aachal Rai's SUIT UP graduate collection, Istituto Marangoni Paris, July 2023

SUIT UP · 2023

AachalRai.

SUIT UP — corporate dress taken apart and rebuilt. Graduate collection, Istituto Marangoni Paris.

01 — The collection

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Up.

The SUIT UP collection aimed to completely transform the realm of classic corporate and office wear. This endeavour involved conducting a thorough analysis of the architectural aspects found in different corporate buildings, as well as the various elements present in the office environments. The creative process involved employing a range of techniques, such as experimenting with various colour combinations, utilising different fabrics, and incorporating innovative fabric manipulations. The collection seamlessly merged contemporary design elements with the formal aesthetic, resulting in captivating ensembles that reimagined the boundaries of corporate fashion.

Six looks · Espace Niemeyer, Paris · 2023

02 — Six looks

The Paralegal Fit from the SUIT UP collection on the runway at Espace Niemeyer, Paris

Look 01

The Paralegal Fit

Power Pinstripe Perfection from the SUIT UP collection on the runway at Espace Niemeyer, Paris

Look 02

Power Pinstripe Perfection

The Receptionist Charm from the SUIT UP collection on the runway at Espace Niemeyer, Paris

Look 03

The Receptionist Charm

Managerial Grace from the SUIT UP collection on the runway at Espace Niemeyer, Paris

Look 04

Managerial Grace

Authority Attire from the SUIT UP collection on the runway at Espace Niemeyer, Paris

Look 05

Authority Attire

The Elon Musk Fit from the SUIT UP collection on the runway at Espace Niemeyer, Paris

Look 06

The Elon Musk Fit

Ten months. Six looks. Every textile made by hand.