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Jordyn Harris

A recent graduate of Massey University and a finalist in the 2021 iD International Emerging Designer Awards, Jordyn Harris roots her design in the silver fern.

‘‘I wanted to explore how the fern could be integrated into the outfit in a unique way,’’ Harris says, ‘‘with its asymmetry inspiring the wrap over [shirt] and curved elements of the look, while the overall shape was translated into cut-outs [in the fabric]’’.

In a step away from uniformity, however, Harris’ modular outfits can be taken apart and worn in a variety of ways. When the woollen blazer is worn without sleeves, for instance, patterns cut out from the side of the jacket form another fern with the silver shirt sleeve underneath.

‘‘Each of the garments has a modular aspect, with the blazer able to become sleeveless, the shirt sleeves shortened for an asymmetrical styling, and the trousers worn open at the front,’’ Harris says.

The uniform can accommodate different preferences, occasions and seasons for each athlete – an on-brand approach for Harris who says androgyny and modularity are at the core of her aesthetic.

‘‘Looking around New Zealand, that’s not really a thing,’’ Harris says. ‘‘I was like, OK cool, maybe that’s something I can bring to [it].’’

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