Juliane Rumpf’s graduate collection intends to capture the positive cultural aspects of migration. During the most recent refugee crisis during which millions of war refugees from Syria and other war torn countries have reached Europe in the past year, this seems to have been entirely neglected.
Juliane’s aim was to approach the topic in an abstract and conceptual way by conveying a positive feeling and delivering a different perspective on recent events. Each country is in constant flux and change, it is connected to other countries through trade etc. and can never be seen as an isolated place.
Migration throughout history shows highly interesting and beautiful developments of cultural exchange and metamorphoses of cultures and identities between nations. Just like phenomena in nature such as the organic merging and separation of rivers, the concept of migration can be seen as an extremely positive and powerful process.
Juliane used organic lines that part and come together, to represent celebrating the beauty of migration. This then led her towards a unique design approach which applies to both her fabric manipulations and creative cutting.
Despite the very topical and current nature of the concept, Juliane applied strict design rules to allow her to create timeless signature shapes and fabrics. The coherence between her fabric innovations and creative cuts creates a seamlessly recognisable signature style.
When it came to choosing her fabrics, Juliane felt inspired by everything that surrounds her, such as the textures of pavements and imperfections in the city landscape. Her unusual and unconventional use of materials include household items that tie in with her concept of cultural metamorphosis. The interplay of classic fabrics such as silk organza and brushed wool with innovative techniques and materials show how the clash of cultures can create something beautiful.
