Armors: Water
Armor is a reimagining of ancient protective clothing, adapted to serve the needs of today’s society. Rooted in ancient symbolism, it carries forward humanity’s oldest instinct: the need for defense in the face of confrontation.
I’ve always been drawn to armor as a form of clothing for confrontation, and to the meaning it has carried through history. In many Native communities, armor held spiritual protection as much as physical — sometimes believed even more powerful than its material form.
Though armor is now largely obsolete as everyday wear, this project uses it to reflect the paradox of modern society: a population held in a constant state of confrontation.
Water is a universal symbol of change, present at the most significant turning points in Earth’s transformation. The Ancient Greeks understood the power held in water’s transitions — from liquid to solid to vapor. This water bottle armor speaks to the confrontation we are living through with Planet Earth: a wearable art piece built from plastic bottles, addressing sustainability, climate change, and the human relationship with natural resources.
Credits
Design: Aloma Lafontana
Photography: Garcia Morales & Lucas Pintos
Lighting design: Lucas Pintos
Model: Nora Lønnebotn
Makeup: Estefania Vaqué
