Trend Book - Beautiful Impermanence (Wabi Sabi)

Beautiful

As a reaction to the constant chase for perfection, materialism and a lust for extravagance, ‘Beautiful Impermanence’ seeks a humble approach to beauty. Deeply rooted in the Zen-Buddhist philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, this aesthetic is all about finding the glory in imperfections and respecting the fragility and

An aesthetic ideal as well as a philosophy which seeks beauty in imperfections found in everyday life. It uses the ‘uncompromising touch of mortality to focus the mind on the exquisite, transient beauty to be found in all things impermanent ‘. (Juniper, 2003)

im•permanence

The state or quality of lasting only for a short time. The acceptance of the cycle of growth, decay and the inevitability of death.

glorious cracks

Pantone 2165C

Pantone 277C

Pantone 429C

Kintsugi, the Japanese art of joining with gold, informs the creation of intricate pattens and garment construction.

weathered

Surfaces exposed to the elements provide the inspiration for textures and abstract print.

aesthetic deformity

Abnormalities, creases and odd indentations makes for rare shapes and interesting texture. Imperfection and uneven proportions are embraced and elevated.

materials

Naturally-dyed cotton

Indigo Dye

Golden accents

Rustic linen

Fresh clay

Decorative wool

lifestyle

Rustic textures and earthy tones provide a cosy, easy to the eye aesthetic for this lifestyle trend.

shape + silhouette

shape + silhouette II

quotes

“Beautiful are those things that already contain the traces of nothingness, indeed the traces of their end within themselves. Beauty lies not in the permanence of a condition, but in the elusiveness of a transition”.

Byung-Chul Han

“Imperfection is fine”.

Anna Wintour

“As machines become more and more efficient and perfect, so it will become clear that imperfection is the greatness of man”.

Ernst Fischer

“Successful design is not the achievement of perfection but the minimisation and accommodation of imperfection”.

Henry Petroski

playlist

Life - Ludovico Einaudi

Impermanence of History –Oleksiy Sakevych | Endless Melancholy

Vladimir’s Blues - Max Richter

Steady Waves - Cross Record

The Depths - Cross Record

Some - Nils Frahm

An Ending, a BeginningDustin O’Halloran

Arashiyama - Clem Beatz

Sleeping Lotus - Joep Beving

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[Book reference] Juniper, A. (2003) Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence

Zainab Shah-Jehan

Student ID: 26012833

Sheffield Hallam University

Fashion Management & Communication

Level 5 Module 2: Communication and Emerging Media