Forever young
Ha.Mü explores the journey of self-discovery in latest collection Flowers of Youth
In their brand-new collection, independent artisanal and emerging local brand Ha.Mü, composed of young fashion innovators Abraham Guardian and Mamuro Oki, explored the good and bad days in the pursuit of self-discovery.
For their newest series Flowers of Youth, the duo revisited their individual childhoods and experiences from growing up through the different stages of life. It taps on the duality of youth as it navigates the period of unraveling identities.
The promising artists are known for their signature approach—upcycled deconstructed garments, textured patchworks and threadworks, and a distinct character in a clash of colors, layers, textures, and prints.
The ensembles feature a wide array of selections, from puffed sleeved, uniform and side drape shirts, deconstructed Boy Scout tops, ampalaya blouses, button-downs, and raglan tees to circle puzzle and tailored irregular hem-lined vests.
It likewise includes blob pants and slants, 2D round silhouette and denim shorts, ampalaya skirts, handkerchief apron dresses, abacus pinafore frocks, curved jeans, and printed trousers.
‘Even if they wither over time, their beauty and memory of remain.’
Highlighted as well in this collection is a range of accessories, such as floppy sun hats, sash bags, baptismal baseball caps, and skinny and chunky magnetic strings of stone necklaces in smiley, heart and round marbles.
“The idea of putting two different subjects together—flowers and youth—was derived from the idea of how one preserves flowers for decor or keepsake,” beam Abraham and Mamuro. “Even if they wither over time, their beauty and memory of remain. Similar to our concept of youth where youth is not defined by age. Youthfulness depends on how you carry yourself even after your adolescent days have passed.”
The designers understand that the journey to self-discovery comes with times of despair, confusion, and pain. “The things we learn in life are not meant to be learned beforehand so every decision we make for ourselves opens up more joy and inevitably more sadness in the process,” they say. “These obstacles we go through eventually become memories, which remind us of why we are who we have become today.”