At a time when the fashion industry often overlooks its products’ environmental and social impact, Abito emerges as both a critique and a call to action, urging deeper reflection on consumer choices.

The work urges us to consider the intrinsic value of the garments we wear and to be more aware of the origin and production process of what we buy.

 

Abito reimagines clothing as a second skin, enveloping us and enabling interaction with the world. 

Crafted from five carefully selected fabrics—silk, wool, alpaca, linen, cotton, and lyocell—dyed using eco-friendly methods, the work invites us to consider our clothes as an integral part of our identity. 

The labels applied to each fabric act as open windows to the past, revealing the interwoven stories of places, people and production processes. In this way, each fabric becomes a bridge connecting the past to the present, the individual to the community, inviting us to look beyond the surface of things to reflect on the origin and meaning of what we wear.

The work features dual elements —pockets, sleeves, gloves, and scarves— mirrored on both sides of the fabric. These details create opportunities for shared moments between people. For example, two individuals facing each other can place their hands into a shared pocket or sleeve, feeling both the material and the presence of the other. This interaction turns the act of wearing a garment into an experience of empathy, highlighting the ability of clothing to foster human connection.