symbolic sleeves

applying identifiers of clothing in residue form

these are what i believe are the most prominent identifiers of clothing

seams
stitching
straight
overlocking
zig zag
coverstitch
binding
fabrication
woven
stretch
heavy
lightweight
fur
natural
synthetic
elastciation
silhouette
fastening
zips
buttons
hook and eye
press-studs

quote

In my reading of Fashion-ology by Yuniya Kawamura i found this quote:

"not a material product but a symbolic product which has no content by/in itself."

i think it sums up my process so far. the symbolic product being the residue t-shirt which has no content (tangible) outcome.

the t-shit is just a symbol of a t-shirt, not a real tangible, 'wearable' t-shirt.

more residue clothing

identifiable as a t-shirt? or mere paint on the skin? is it intangible due to the fact that once it is applied it becomes one of us? can you have intangible clothing?

residue clothing

second set with fur residue on skin. does this represent clothing? could it be identified as a fur jacket if it covered the entire body.