So much of what we create reflects the process of its creation. Whether we intend it or not, the final creative outcome is an amalgamation of the lens we used to look at things, the emotional state we were in during each iteration, the weather on the day of the inception of the idea, or the broader cultural zeitgeist. In other words, the final product is never a standalone entity but a reflection of the journey it took to get there.This project emerged from a visceral desire to peer through the looking glass, backpedal from the product, unravel the layers, look behind the scenes — the process-over-product, show-us-how-it's-made ordeal. What began as a mere concept has blossomed into an experiment with the ambition of sparking a movement of vulnerability and transparency.The publication you hold serves as the introductory edition to a series of printed propositions. Initiating this journey of creative exploration from my home in Georgia, and centering on a discipline I hold dear — fashion — felt like the most authentic path forward. And so, here is my modest revolt against the notion that innovation is confined solely to fashion meccas, my humble attempt at uplifting voices undeterred by geographical distance from industry hubs, and my homage to creativity as a potent catalyst for change.Introducing VISION UNDRESSED Book I: Inside Georgia’s Most Imaginative Fashion Minds—a celebration of those who, against all odds, continue with unwavering resilience and imagination to create.
