HG/LF presents A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems
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Images courtesy of HG/LF by Aria Ruffini, Rose Mihman and Eric PersonaHG/LF presents A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems, a resonant cry from the depths of contemporary society and a nomadic manifesto for those who dare to envision a reality beyond the ruins.
In a world fractured by inequality, HG/LF stands as a bastion of dissent, championing a vision that transcends fashion to embrace a cultural and spiritual revolution.
The opulence of a few overshadows the waning struggles of the least, and
from the heavens, the layers of pyramids are outlined,
populated by everyone from the establishment to the nomads,
from the invisible hands of power pulling strings in the shadows,
to the downtrodden.
The divisions are stark, every social stratum palpable,
and the circles reserved for our kind are infernal.
Today we question—as all should question—why
we are doomed to this unhealable, erroneous, and sickly attachment to a
system that has shackled us, making us dependent on oppression, fear,
hatred and hunger.
We still wonder how it is possible that our infinite beauty is constrained by
prohibitions, borders, and immoral obligations dictated by figures deemed
superior, capable of organising the lives of others, especially those of the least.
We wonder how it is possible to understand the pain and trembling of the
wretched and downtrodden, if one observes from the sweetened golden
palaces of power, without ever attempting to descend into the underbelly, the
sewers, the black holes of humanity that spew venom and freedom.
We must unite
insects, rats, wolves, eagles, trees, flies.
We must scream from the pyramid’s base, curse the apex and shake the
clouded, blocked consciences of the weakest who by mistake have found
themselves as foes.
We must unite
insects, giraffes, elephants, children, swallows
We must tell the world of a possible existence,
a world of multitudes and of love in abundance.
This collection, comprising seventeen looks, is a sartorial theatre excoriating the deep wounds of humanity.
With the system itself as a stage, A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems narrates the stories of distinct characters, each representing a facet of the hierarchy.
The Drowned is crushed beneath the weight of indifference;
The Miserables bear the scars of injustice;
The Dissidents are the timeless rebels challenging social order;
The Healer strives to soothe the injured and downtrodden;
and The Guardians and Politicians feed the cold machinery of control.
Together, they reflect the forces that shape our condition, serving as a stark reminder that, in the shadow of the powerful few, we are all vulnerable.
Each piece, crafted from hand-picked deadstock fabrics, conveys a message that emphasises the inherent value of materials, underscored by an acute awareness of their scarcity.
Drawing from 19th-century sensibilities, the cuts are deliberate and tailored, reflecting HG/LF’s deep sense of purpose, while their modern lens forges a dialogue between past and present, challenging conventional notions of time.
HG/LF emerges as a collective of kindred spirits, driven by the desire to shape a different future.
The hearts, minds, and efforts behind this movement are dedicated to those who have always paid the highest price but who, despite everything, endure.
From Milan to Paris,
New York to Kyiv,
Jerusalem to Warsaw,
their call has echoed across cities, uniting voices in its wake.
A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems is an invitation to action, urging the creation of a subversive imagination that rejects the dominant order.